Le Granit Bleu

Parc naturel régional Vallée de la Rance - Côte d'Émeraude, Bretagne, France

8.9 miles (14.3 km) · 398 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Le Granit Bleu is a 8.9-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional Vallée de la Rance - Côte d'Émeraude, Bretagne, France, gaining 398 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain covers 4 distinct sections with no major climbs. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.9 mi (14.3 km)
Elevation gain	398 ft (121 m)
Average gain	45 ft per mile (9 m per km)
Longest climb	4.4 mi, 127 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	8%
Runnable	97% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	1.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	42%
Mild uphill	26%
Moderate uphill	3%
Mild downhill	27%
Moderate downhill	3%

Questions about Le Granit Bleu

How much elevation gain does Le Granit Bleu have?

Le Granit Bleu has 398 ft (121 m) of elevation gain over 8.9 miles (14.3 km). That averages 45 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Le Granit Bleu?

The difficulty score for Le Granit Bleu is 1.7 of 100. That is harder than 20.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 97% 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 Granit Bleu?

The longest climb on Le Granit Bleu runs 4.4 miles (7.0 km) and gains 127 ft (39 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 8%.