Le Couloir Basset 12

Oyonnax, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

19.0 miles (30.6 km) · 3,123 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Le Couloir Basset 12 is a 19.0-mile loop route in Oyonnax, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 3,123 feet of elevation. The route follows a front-loaded elevation profile, finishing 178 feet higher than it starts. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.8 miles gaining 1,089 feet at an average 5.1% grade. Approximately 74% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance19.0 mi (30.6 km)
Elevation gain3,123 ft (952 m)
Average gain164 ft per mile (31 m per km)
Longest climb8.2 mi, 1,056 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade19.6%
Runnable74% of the route
Climbs / descents2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shapeFront-loaded climb
Difficulty score8.1 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat22%
Mild uphill29%
Moderate uphill7%
Steep uphill9%
Mild downhill16%
Moderate downhill7%
Steep downhill10%

Questions about Le Couloir Basset 12

How much elevation gain does Le Couloir Basset 12 have?

Le Couloir Basset 12 has 3,123 ft (952 m) of elevation gain over 19.0 miles (30.6 km). That averages 164 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Le Couloir Basset 12?

The difficulty score for Le Couloir Basset 12 is 8.1 of 100. That is harder than 61.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 74% 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 Couloir Basset 12?

The longest climb on Le Couloir Basset 12 runs 8.2 miles (13.2 km) and gains 1,056 ft (322 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19.6%.

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