Le Bois de l'Ermitage

Vire Normandie, Normandie, France

12.3 miles (19.8 km) · 1,115 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Le Bois de l'Ermitage is a 12.3-mile loop route in Vire Normandie, Normandie, France, gaining 1,115 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.4 miles gaining 271 feet at an average 3.1% grade. Approximately 90% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	12.3 mi (19.8 km)
Elevation gain	1,115 ft (340 m)
Average gain	91 ft per mile (17 m per km)
Longest climb	9.2 mi, 186 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.7%
Runnable	90% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	3.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	53%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Le Bois de l'Ermitage

How much elevation gain does Le Bois de l'Ermitage have?

Le Bois de l'Ermitage has 1,115 ft (340 m) of elevation gain over 12.3 miles (19.8 km). That averages 91 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Le Bois de l'Ermitage?

The difficulty score for Le Bois de l'Ermitage is 3.9 of 100. That is harder than 35.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 90% 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 l'Ermitage?

The longest climb on Le Bois de l'Ermitage runs 9.2 miles (14.7 km) and gains 186 ft (57 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.7%.