Les Auteux

Parc naturel régional Baie de Somme Picardie Maritime, Hauts-de-France, France

8.8 miles (14.2 km) · 612 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Les Auteux is a 8.8-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional Baie de Somme Picardie Maritime, Hauts-de-France, France, gaining 612 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.9 miles gaining 318 feet at an average 1.3% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.8 mi (14.2 km)
Elevation gain	612 ft (186 m)
Average gain	69 ft per mile (13 m per km)
Longest climb	2.9 mi, 202 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	19%
Runnable	95% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	2.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	81%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	2%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	3%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Les Auteux

How much elevation gain does Les Auteux have?

Les Auteux has 612 ft (186 m) of elevation gain over 8.8 miles (14.2 km). That averages 69 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Les Auteux?

The difficulty score for Les Auteux is 2.2 of 100. That is harder than 24.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 95% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Les Auteux?

The longest climb on Les Auteux runs 2.9 miles (4.6 km) and gains 202 ft (62 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19%.