L'Étang du Guic

Parc naturel régional d'Armorique, Bretagne, France

9.6 miles (15.5 km) · 1,099 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

L'Étang du Guic is a 9.6-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional d'Armorique, Bretagne, France, gaining 1,099 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.1 miles gaining 402 feet at an average 6.3% grade. Approximately 86% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.6 mi (15.5 km)
Elevation gain	1,099 ft (335 m)
Average gain	114 ft per mile (22 m per km)
Longest climb	4.0 mi, 199 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.6%
Runnable	86% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	4.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	40%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	19%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about L'Étang du Guic

How much elevation gain does L'Étang du Guic have?

L'Étang du Guic has 1,099 ft (335 m) of elevation gain over 9.6 miles (15.5 km). That averages 114 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is L'Étang du Guic?

The difficulty score for L'Étang du Guic is 4.7 of 100. That is harder than 40.8% 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 L'Étang du Guic?

The longest climb on L'Étang du Guic runs 4.0 miles (6.4 km) and gains 199 ft (61 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.6%.