Circuit d'Izé

Izé, Pays de la Loire, France

8.6 miles (13.8 km) · 920 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit d'Izé is a 8.6-mile loop route in Izé, Pays de la Loire, France, gaining 920 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 1.5 miles gaining 247 feet at an average 2.8% grade. Approximately 87% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.6 mi (13.8 km)
Elevation gain	920 ft (280 m)
Average gain	108 ft per mile (20 m per km)
Longest climb	2.6 mi, 290 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.9%
Runnable	87% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	4.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	43%
Mild uphill	21%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Circuit d'Izé

How much elevation gain does Circuit d'Izé have?

Circuit d'Izé has 920 ft (280 m) of elevation gain over 8.6 miles (13.8 km). That averages 108 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit d'Izé?

The difficulty score for Circuit d'Izé is 4.6 of 100. That is harder than 40.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 87% 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'Izé?

The longest climb on Circuit d'Izé runs 2.6 miles (4.3 km) and gains 290 ft (89 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.9%.