Des Sources de la Saâne à la Couture

Val-de-Saâne, Normandie, France

9.2 miles (14.8 km) · 845 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Des Sources de la Saâne à la Couture is a 9.2-mile loop route in Val-de-Saâne, Normandie, France, gaining 845 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.6 miles gaining 515 feet at an average 0.9% grade. Approximately 86% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.2 mi (14.8 km)
Elevation gain	845 ft (257 m)
Average gain	92 ft per mile (17 m per km)
Longest climb	4.4 mi, 215 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	13.1%
Runnable	86% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	3.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	53%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about Des Sources de la Saâne à la Couture

How much elevation gain does Des Sources de la Saâne à la Couture have?

Des Sources de la Saâne à la Couture has 845 ft (257 m) of elevation gain over 9.2 miles (14.8 km). That averages 92 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Des Sources de la Saâne à la Couture?

The difficulty score for Des Sources de la Saâne à la Couture is 3.9 of 100. That is harder than 35.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 86% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Des Sources de la Saâne à la Couture?

The longest climb on Des Sources de la Saâne à la Couture runs 4.4 miles (7.1 km) and gains 215 ft (66 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 13.1%.