Circuit du Canal à la Forêt

Blain, Pays de la Loire, France

18.6 miles (30.0 km) · 601 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit du Canal à la Forêt is a 18.6-mile loop route in Blain, Pays de la Loire, France, gaining 601 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 5.5 miles gaining 293 feet at an average 0.5% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	18.6 mi (30.0 km)
Elevation gain	601 ft (183 m)
Average gain	32 ft per mile (6 m per km)
Longest climb	5.5 mi, 134 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	8.1%
Runnable	99% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	91%
Mild uphill	2%
Moderate uphill	1%
Mild downhill	3%
Moderate downhill	2%

Questions about Circuit du Canal à la Forêt

How much elevation gain does Circuit du Canal à la Forêt have?

Circuit du Canal à la Forêt has 601 ft (183 m) of elevation gain over 18.6 miles (30.0 km). That averages 32 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit du Canal à la Forêt?

The difficulty score for Circuit du Canal à la Forêt is 1 of 100. That is harder than 10.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 99% 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 du Canal à la Forêt?

The longest climb on Circuit du Canal à la Forêt runs 5.5 miles (8.9 km) and gains 134 ft (41 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 8.1%.