Sentier du Mont du Saule

Hardanges, Pays de la Loire, France

8.3 miles (13.4 km) · 929 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Sentier du Mont du Saule is a 8.3-mile loop route in Hardanges, Pays de la Loire, France, gaining 929 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 1.7 miles gaining 259 feet at an average 4.4% grade. Approximately 85% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.3 mi (13.4 km)
Elevation gain	929 ft (283 m)
Average gain	112 ft per mile (21 m per km)
Longest climb	4.6 mi, 152 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	14.9%
Runnable	85% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	5.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	35%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	25%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Sentier du Mont du Saule

How much elevation gain does Sentier du Mont du Saule have?

Sentier du Mont du Saule has 929 ft (283 m) of elevation gain over 8.3 miles (13.4 km). That averages 112 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sentier du Mont du Saule?

The difficulty score for Sentier du Mont du Saule is 5.4 of 100. That is harder than 46% of routes at a similar distance. About 85% 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 du Mont du Saule?

The longest climb on Sentier du Mont du Saule runs 4.6 miles (7.4 km) and gains 152 ft (46 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 14.9%.