Circuit des Trois Châteaux 23

Quincié-en-Beaujolais, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

11.6 miles (18.7 km) · 2,440 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit des Trois Châteaux 23 is a 11.6-mile loop route in Quincié-en-Beaujolais, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 2,440 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.4 miles gaining 1,219 feet at an average 9.4% grade. About 54% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	11.6 mi (18.7 km)
Elevation gain	2,440 ft (744 m)
Average gain	210 ft per mile (40 m per km)
Longest climb	7.0 mi, 1,163 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.2%
Runnable	54% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	11.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	24%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about Circuit des Trois Châteaux 23

How much elevation gain does Circuit des Trois Châteaux 23 have?

Circuit des Trois Châteaux 23 has 2,440 ft (744 m) of elevation gain over 11.6 miles (18.7 km). That averages 210 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit des Trois Châteaux 23?

The difficulty score for Circuit des Trois Châteaux 23 is 11.6 of 100. That is harder than 75.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 54% 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 Trois Châteaux 23?

The longest climb on Circuit des Trois Châteaux 23 runs 7.0 miles (11.3 km) and gains 1,163 ft (355 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.2%.