Circuit du sentier de découverte du courant des forges

Pontenx-les-Forges, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

8.3 miles (13.3 km) · 463 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit du sentier de découverte du courant des forges is a 8.3-mile loop route in Pontenx-les-Forges, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, gaining 463 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain covers 4 distinct sections with no major climbs. Approximately 94% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with flat terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.3 mi (13.3 km)
Elevation gain	463 ft (141 m)
Average gain	56 ft per mile (11 m per km)
Longest climb	4.4 mi, 139 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.5%
Runnable	94% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	2.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	77%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Circuit du sentier de découverte du courant des forges

How much elevation gain does Circuit du sentier de découverte du courant des forges have?

Circuit du sentier de découverte du courant des forges has 463 ft (141 m) of elevation gain over 8.3 miles (13.3 km). That averages 56 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit du sentier de découverte du courant des forges?

The difficulty score for Circuit du sentier de découverte du courant des forges is 2.3 of 100. That is harder than 25% of routes at a similar distance. About 94% 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 sentier de découverte du courant des forges?

The longest climb on Circuit du sentier de découverte du courant des forges runs 4.4 miles (7.1 km) and gains 139 ft (42 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.5%.