Le Mont d’Ancre

Thury-Harcourt-le-Hom, Normandie, France

17.7 miles (28.5 km) · 2,613 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Le Mont d’Ancre is a 17.7-mile loop route in Thury-Harcourt-le-Hom, Normandie, France, gaining 2,613 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.2 miles gaining 809 feet at an average 2.8% grade. Approximately 70% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	17.7 mi (28.5 km)
Elevation gain	2,613 ft (796 m)
Average gain	147 ft per mile (28 m per km)
Longest climb	4.7 mi, 484 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	25.2%
Runnable	70% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	7.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	38%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	12%

Questions about Le Mont d’Ancre

How much elevation gain does Le Mont d’Ancre have?

Le Mont d’Ancre has 2,613 ft (796 m) of elevation gain over 17.7 miles (28.5 km). That averages 147 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Le Mont d’Ancre?

The difficulty score for Le Mont d’Ancre is 7.1 of 100. That is harder than 55.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 70% 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 Mont d’Ancre?

The longest climb on Le Mont d’Ancre runs 4.7 miles (7.5 km) and gains 484 ft (148 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 25.2%.