Circuit des Trois Châteaux 26

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

13.3 miles (21.4 km) · 2,706 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit des Trois Châteaux 26 is a 13.3-mile loop route in Quincié-en-Beaujolais, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 2,706 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.7 miles gaining 865 feet at an average 9.1% grade. About 54% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	13.3 mi (21.4 km)
Elevation gain	2,706 ft (825 m)
Average gain	203 ft per mile (38 m per km)
Longest climb	7.1 mi, 1,166 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	28.4%
Runnable	54% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	11.4 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	15%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about Circuit des Trois Châteaux 26

How much elevation gain does Circuit des Trois Châteaux 26 have?

Circuit des Trois Châteaux 26 has 2,706 ft (825 m) of elevation gain over 13.3 miles (21.4 km). That averages 203 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit des Trois Châteaux 26?

The difficulty score for Circuit des Trois Châteaux 26 is 11.4 of 100. That is harder than 74.4% 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 26?

The longest climb on Circuit des Trois Châteaux 26 runs 7.1 miles (11.5 km) and gains 1,166 ft (355 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28.4%.