Le Bois de Chemasson

Parc naturel régional Normandie-Maine, Pays de la Loire, France

8.2 miles (13.1 km) · 1,047 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Le Bois de Chemasson is a 8.2-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional Normandie-Maine, Pays de la Loire, France, gaining 1,047 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 1.9 miles gaining 403 feet at an average 5.9% grade. Approximately 78% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.2 mi (13.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,047 ft (319 m)
Average gain	128 ft per mile (24 m per km)
Longest climb	2.7 mi, 488 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	15%
Runnable	78% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	6.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	37%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about Le Bois de Chemasson

How much elevation gain does Le Bois de Chemasson have?

Le Bois de Chemasson has 1,047 ft (319 m) of elevation gain over 8.2 miles (13.1 km). That averages 128 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Le Bois de Chemasson?

The difficulty score for Le Bois de Chemasson is 6.7 of 100. That is harder than 53.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 78% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Le Bois de Chemasson?

The longest climb on Le Bois de Chemasson runs 2.7 miles (4.3 km) and gains 488 ft (149 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 15%.