Le Vert, la belle et les châteaux

Mechmont, Occitanie, France

8.3 miles (13.4 km) · 1,129 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Le Vert, la belle et les châteaux is a 8.3-mile loop route in Mechmont, Occitanie, France, gaining 1,129 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 0.7 miles gaining 306 feet at an average 7.9% grade. Approximately 78% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.3 mi (13.4 km)
Elevation gain	1,129 ft (344 m)
Average gain	135 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb	2.5 mi, 374 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	19.6%
Runnable	78% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	6.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	41%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	15%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about Le Vert, la belle et les châteaux

How much elevation gain does Le Vert, la belle et les châteaux have?

Le Vert, la belle et les châteaux has 1,129 ft (344 m) of elevation gain over 8.3 miles (13.4 km). That averages 135 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Le Vert, la belle et les châteaux?

The difficulty score for Le Vert, la belle et les châteaux is 6.6 of 100. That is harder than 53.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 78% 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 Vert, la belle et les châteaux?

The longest climb on Le Vert, la belle et les châteaux runs 2.5 miles (4.1 km) and gains 374 ft (114 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19.6%.