La balade de l'étang

Mahalon, Bretagne, France

12.3 miles (19.8 km) · 711 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

La balade de l'étang is a 12.3-mile loop route in Mahalon, Bretagne, France, gaining 711 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.6 miles gaining 215 feet at an average 0.8% grade. Approximately 94% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with flat terrain and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	12.3 mi (19.8 km)
Elevation gain	711 ft (217 m)
Average gain	58 ft per mile (11 m per km)
Longest climb	6.2 mi, 150 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	8.3%
Runnable	94% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	2.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	36%
Mild uphill	24%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	31%
Moderate downhill	3%

Questions about La balade de l'étang

How much elevation gain does La balade de l'étang have?

La balade de l'étang has 711 ft (217 m) of elevation gain over 12.3 miles (19.8 km). That averages 58 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is La balade de l'étang?

The difficulty score for La balade de l'étang is 2.7 of 100. That is harder than 28.2% 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 La balade de l'étang?

The longest climb on La balade de l'étang runs 6.2 miles (10.0 km) and gains 150 ft (46 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 8.3%.