Les Balcons de Monterfil

Monterfil, Bretagne, France

8.9 miles (14.3 km) · 1,003 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Les Balcons de Monterfil is a 8.9-mile loop route in Monterfil, Bretagne, France, gaining 1,003 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 2.5 miles gaining 270 feet at an average 1.5% grade. Approximately 86% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.9 mi (14.3 km)
Elevation gain	1,003 ft (306 m)
Average gain	113 ft per mile (21 m per km)
Longest climb	4.4 mi, 251 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	12%
Runnable	86% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	4.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	38%
Mild uphill	20%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	19%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Les Balcons de Monterfil

How much elevation gain does Les Balcons de Monterfil have?

Les Balcons de Monterfil has 1,003 ft (306 m) of elevation gain over 8.9 miles (14.3 km). That averages 113 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Les Balcons de Monterfil?

The difficulty score for Les Balcons de Monterfil is 4.7 of 100. That is harder than 40.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 86% 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 Balcons de Monterfil?

The longest climb on Les Balcons de Monterfil runs 4.4 miles (7.1 km) and gains 251 ft (76 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 12%.