Circuit d’interprétation « Les Essarts »

Baugé-en-Anjou, Pays de la Loire, France

8.3 miles (13.4 km) · 561 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit d’interprétation « Les Essarts » is a 8.3-mile loop route in Baugé-en-Anjou, Pays de la Loire, France, gaining 561 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain covers 4 distinct sections with no major climbs. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.3 mi (13.4 km)
Elevation gain	561 ft (171 m)
Average gain	68 ft per mile (13 m per km)
Longest climb	2.4 mi, 115 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	7.8%
Runnable	97% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	1.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	25%
Mild uphill	35%
Moderate uphill	2%
Mild downhill	32%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Circuit d’interprétation « Les Essarts »

How much elevation gain does Circuit d’interprétation « Les Essarts » have?

Circuit d’interprétation « Les Essarts » has 561 ft (171 m) of elevation gain over 8.3 miles (13.4 km). That averages 68 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit d’interprétation « Les Essarts »?

The difficulty score for Circuit d’interprétation « Les Essarts » is 1.6 of 100. That is harder than 19.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 97% 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 d’interprétation « Les Essarts »?

The longest climb on Circuit d’interprétation « Les Essarts » runs 2.4 miles (3.9 km) and gains 115 ft (35 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 7.8%.