Circuit du Val Jacob

Fallencourt, Normandie, France

8.7 miles (14.0 km) · 1,025 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit du Val Jacob is a 8.7-mile loop route in Fallencourt, Normandie, France, gaining 1,025 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.0 miles gaining 506 feet at an average 3.9% grade. Approximately 87% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.7 mi (14.0 km)
Elevation gain	1,025 ft (312 m)
Average gain	117 ft per mile (22 m per km)
Longest climb	3.0 mi, 433 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	16.1%
Runnable	87% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	4.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	38%
Mild uphill	21%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	26%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Circuit du Val Jacob

How much elevation gain does Circuit du Val Jacob have?

Circuit du Val Jacob has 1,025 ft (312 m) of elevation gain over 8.7 miles (14.0 km). That averages 117 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit du Val Jacob?

The difficulty score for Circuit du Val Jacob is 4.3 of 100. That is harder than 38.7% 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 du Val Jacob?

The longest climb on Circuit du Val Jacob runs 3.0 miles (4.8 km) and gains 433 ft (132 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16.1%.