La Vallée de l'Ajon

Malherbe-sur-Ajon, Normandie, France

8.9 miles (14.4 km) · 692 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

La Vallée de l'Ajon is a 8.9-mile loop route in Malherbe-sur-Ajon, Normandie, France, gaining 692 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 2.4 miles gaining 268 feet at an average 3.1% grade. Approximately 93% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.9 mi (14.4 km)
Elevation gain	692 ft (211 m)
Average gain	77 ft per mile (15 m per km)
Longest climb	5.1 mi, 275 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	13.2%
Runnable	93% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	2.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	58%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	6%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about La Vallée de l'Ajon

How much elevation gain does La Vallée de l'Ajon have?

La Vallée de l'Ajon has 692 ft (211 m) of elevation gain over 8.9 miles (14.4 km). That averages 77 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is La Vallée de l'Ajon?

The difficulty score for La Vallée de l'Ajon is 2.9 of 100. That is harder than 29.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 93% 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 Vallée de l'Ajon?

The longest climb on La Vallée de l'Ajon runs 5.1 miles (8.3 km) and gains 275 ft (84 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 13.2%.