La Vallée de l’Orne

Thury-Harcourt-le-Hom, Normandie, France

10.1 miles (16.2 km) · 1,660 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

La Vallée de l’Orne is a 10.1-mile loop route in Thury-Harcourt-le-Hom, Normandie, France, gaining 1,660 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.5 miles gaining 803 feet at an average 3.2% grade. Approximately 71% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	10.1 mi (16.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,660 ft (506 m)
Average gain	165 ft per mile (31 m per km)
Longest climb	4.5 mi, 348 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	39.1%
Runnable	71% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	7.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	12%
Mild uphill	24%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	10%
Mild downhill	22%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about La Vallée de l’Orne

How much elevation gain does La Vallée de l’Orne have?

La Vallée de l’Orne has 1,660 ft (506 m) of elevation gain over 10.1 miles (16.2 km). That averages 165 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is La Vallée de l’Orne?

The difficulty score for La Vallée de l’Orne is 7.5 of 100. That is harder than 58.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 71% 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’Orne?

The longest climb on La Vallée de l’Orne runs 4.5 miles (7.2 km) and gains 348 ft (106 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 39.1%.