Sentier de la Sèvre nantaise

Les Épesses, Pays de la Loire, France

8.8 miles (14.2 km) · 715 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Sentier de la Sèvre nantaise is a 8.8-mile loop route in Les Épesses, Pays de la Loire, France, gaining 715 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.8 miles gaining 371 feet at an average 1.6% grade. Approximately 91% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.8 mi (14.2 km)
Elevation gain	715 ft (218 m)
Average gain	81 ft per mile (15 m per km)
Longest climb	2.8 mi, 238 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	11.9%
Runnable	91% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	3.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	61%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Sentier de la Sèvre nantaise

How much elevation gain does Sentier de la Sèvre nantaise have?

Sentier de la Sèvre nantaise has 715 ft (218 m) of elevation gain over 8.8 miles (14.2 km). That averages 81 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sentier de la Sèvre nantaise?

The difficulty score for Sentier de la Sèvre nantaise is 3.7 of 100. That is harder than 34.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 91% 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 Sèvre nantaise?

The longest climb on Sentier de la Sèvre nantaise runs 2.8 miles (4.5 km) and gains 238 ft (73 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 11.9%.