Circuit Saint Marc

Pleucadeuc, Bretagne, France

15.7 miles (25.3 km) · 1,181 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Circuit Saint Marc is a 15.7-mile loop route in Pleucadeuc, Bretagne, France, gaining 1,181 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 6.5 miles gaining 549 feet at an average 1.9% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	15.7 mi (25.3 km)
Elevation gain	1,181 ft (360 m)
Average gain	75 ft per mile (14 m per km)
Longest climb	4.1 mi, 310 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	13.3%
Runnable	96% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	1.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	62%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	1%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Circuit Saint Marc

How much elevation gain does Circuit Saint Marc have?

Circuit Saint Marc has 1,181 ft (360 m) of elevation gain over 15.7 miles (25.3 km). That averages 75 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Circuit Saint Marc?

The difficulty score for Circuit Saint Marc is 1.8 of 100. That is harder than 21.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 96% 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 Saint Marc?

The longest climb on Circuit Saint Marc runs 4.1 miles (6.7 km) and gains 310 ft (95 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 13.3%.