Etangs et Calvaires

La Chapelle, Pays de la Loire, France

9.6 miles (15.5 km) · 542 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Etangs et Calvaires is a 9.6-mile loop route in La Chapelle, Pays de la Loire, France, gaining 542 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.1 miles gaining 284 feet at an average 1.1% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.6 mi (15.5 km)
Elevation gain	542 ft (165 m)
Average gain	56 ft per mile (11 m per km)
Longest climb	8.4 mi, 128 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	11.5%
Runnable	97% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	1.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	71%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	1%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Etangs et Calvaires

How much elevation gain does Etangs et Calvaires have?

Etangs et Calvaires has 542 ft (165 m) of elevation gain over 9.6 miles (15.5 km). That averages 56 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Etangs et Calvaires?

The difficulty score for Etangs et Calvaires is 1.6 of 100. That is harder than 19.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 97% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Etangs et Calvaires?

The longest climb on Etangs et Calvaires runs 8.4 miles (13.5 km) and gains 128 ft (39 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 11.5%.