Sentier des Gorges

Sérandon, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

8.0 miles (12.9 km) · 1,385 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Sentier des Gorges is a 8.0-mile loop route in Sérandon, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, gaining 1,385 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.5 miles gaining 618 feet at an average 3.5% grade. About 64% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.0 mi (12.9 km)
Elevation gain	1,385 ft (422 m)
Average gain	173 ft per mile (33 m per km)
Longest climb	3.8 mi, 687 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22.1%
Runnable	64% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	9.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	32%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	14%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	13%

Questions about Sentier des Gorges

How much elevation gain does Sentier des Gorges have?

Sentier des Gorges has 1,385 ft (422 m) of elevation gain over 8.0 miles (12.9 km). That averages 173 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sentier des Gorges?

The difficulty score for Sentier des Gorges is 9.3 of 100. That is harder than 66.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 64% 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 des Gorges?

The longest climb on Sentier des Gorges runs 3.8 miles (6.2 km) and gains 687 ft (209 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.1%.