Le Saut Thibault No. 8 (Red) (France)

Ardennes, Grand Est, France

15.1 miles (24.4 km) · 3,360 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Le Saut Thibault No. 8 (Red) (France) is a 15.1-mile loop route in Ardennes, Grand Est, France, gaining 3,350 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 5.2 miles gaining 1,447 feet at an average 12.5% grade. About 56% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	15.1 mi (24.4 km)
Elevation gain	3,360 ft (1,024 m)
Average gain	222 ft per mile (42 m per km)
Longest climb	4.4 mi, 594 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	42.7%
Runnable	56% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	9.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	18%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	18%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about Le Saut Thibault No. 8 (Red) (France)

How much elevation gain does Le Saut Thibault No. 8 (Red) (France) have?

Le Saut Thibault No. 8 (Red) (France) has 3,360 ft (1,024 m) of elevation gain over 15.1 miles (24.4 km). That averages 222 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Le Saut Thibault No. 8 (Red) (France)?

The difficulty score for Le Saut Thibault No. 8 (Red) (France) is 9.7 of 100. That is harder than 68.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 56% 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 Saut Thibault No. 8 (Red) (France)?

The longest climb on Le Saut Thibault No. 8 (Red) (France) runs 4.4 miles (7.1 km) and gains 594 ft (181 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 42.7%.