Les crêtes de Gahard

Gahard, Bretagne, France

11.9 miles (19.1 km) · 814 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Les crêtes de Gahard is a 11.9-mile loop route in Gahard, Bretagne, France, gaining 814 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 0.7 miles gaining 202 feet at an average 5.0% grade. Approximately 92% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	11.9 mi (19.1 km)
Elevation gain	814 ft (248 m)
Average gain	68 ft per mile (13 m per km)
Longest climb	4.5 mi, 140 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	14.5%
Runnable	92% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	2.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	74%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Les crêtes de Gahard

How much elevation gain does Les crêtes de Gahard have?

Les crêtes de Gahard has 814 ft (248 m) of elevation gain over 11.9 miles (19.1 km). That averages 68 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Les crêtes de Gahard?

The difficulty score for Les crêtes de Gahard is 2.8 of 100. That is harder than 28.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 92% 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 crêtes de Gahard?

The longest climb on Les crêtes de Gahard runs 4.5 miles (7.3 km) and gains 140 ft (43 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 14.5%.