Les chênes de Coutach

Sauve, Occitanie, France

14.6 miles (23.5 km) · 2,856 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Les chênes de Coutach is a 14.6-mile loop route in Sauve, Occitanie, France, gaining 2,856 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.6 miles gaining 1,732 feet at an average 9.0% grade. About 57% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	14.6 mi (23.5 km)
Elevation gain	2,856 ft (871 m)
Average gain	196 ft per mile (37 m per km)
Longest climb	3.5 mi, 1,135 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.4%
Runnable	57% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	11.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	23%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	22%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	12%

Questions about Les chênes de Coutach

How much elevation gain does Les chênes de Coutach have?

Les chênes de Coutach has 2,856 ft (871 m) of elevation gain over 14.6 miles (23.5 km). That averages 196 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Les chênes de Coutach?

The difficulty score for Les chênes de Coutach is 11.4 of 100. That is harder than 74.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 57% 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 chênes de Coutach?

The longest climb on Les chênes de Coutach runs 3.5 miles (5.6 km) and gains 1,135 ft (346 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.4%.