Plage to Summit Pay d’Auge Loop (France)

Calvados, Normandie, France

17.2 miles (27.6 km) · 875 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Plage to Summit Pay d’Auge Loop (France) is a 17.2-mile loop route in Calvados, Normandie, France, gaining 872 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 5.0 miles gaining 484 feet at an average 3.2% grade. Approximately 93% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with flat terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	17.2 mi (27.6 km)
Elevation gain	875 ft (267 m)
Average gain	51 ft per mile (10 m per km)
Longest climb	5.0 mi, 438 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	24.5%
Runnable	93% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	2.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	59%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	2%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Plage to Summit Pay d’Auge Loop (France)

How much elevation gain does Plage to Summit Pay d’Auge Loop (France) have?

Plage to Summit Pay d’Auge Loop (France) has 875 ft (267 m) of elevation gain over 17.2 miles (27.6 km). That averages 51 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Plage to Summit Pay d’Auge Loop (France)?

The difficulty score for Plage to Summit Pay d’Auge Loop (France) is 2.4 of 100. That is harder than 26.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 93% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Plage to Summit Pay d’Auge Loop (France)?

The longest climb on Plage to Summit Pay d’Auge Loop (France) runs 5.0 miles (8.0 km) and gains 438 ft (133 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.5%.