Circuit des Troglodytes

Jaunay-Marigny, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

8.6 miles (13.8 km) · 750 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit des Troglodytes is a 8.6-mile loop route in Jaunay-Marigny, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, gaining 750 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.5 miles gaining 419 feet at an average 1.0% grade. Approximately 88% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual climb and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.6 mi (13.8 km)
Elevation gain	750 ft (229 m)
Average gain	87 ft per mile (17 m per km)
Longest climb	3.4 mi, 252 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	14%
Runnable	88% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	3.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	64%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	4%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about Circuit des Troglodytes

How much elevation gain does Circuit des Troglodytes have?

Circuit des Troglodytes has 750 ft (229 m) of elevation gain over 8.6 miles (13.8 km). That averages 87 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit des Troglodytes?

The difficulty score for Circuit des Troglodytes is 3.8 of 100. That is harder than 35.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 88% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Circuit des Troglodytes?

The longest climb on Circuit des Troglodytes runs 3.4 miles (5.5 km) and gains 252 ft (77 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 14%.