Sentier de la Gravelle

Villaines-la-Juhel, Pays de la Loire, France

8.4 miles (13.6 km) · 697 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Sentier de la Gravelle is a 8.4-mile loop route in Villaines-la-Juhel, Pays de la Loire, France, gaining 697 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.7 miles gaining 262 feet at an average 2.5% grade. Approximately 92% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.4 mi (13.6 km)
Elevation gain	697 ft (212 m)
Average gain	82 ft per mile (16 m per km)
Longest climb	4.0 mi, 239 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	10.5%
Runnable	92% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	3.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	61%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	8%

Questions about Sentier de la Gravelle

How much elevation gain does Sentier de la Gravelle have?

Sentier de la Gravelle has 697 ft (212 m) of elevation gain over 8.4 miles (13.6 km). That averages 82 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sentier de la Gravelle?

The difficulty score for Sentier de la Gravelle is 3.6 of 100. That is harder than 33.9% 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 Sentier de la Gravelle?

The longest climb on Sentier de la Gravelle runs 4.0 miles (6.4 km) and gains 239 ft (73 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 10.5%.