Tour du Lac du Bourget (France)

Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

28.4 miles (45.6 km) · 2,996 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Tour du Lac du Bourget (France) is a 28.4-mile loop route in Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, gaining 2,996 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 8 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.6 miles gaining 1,352 feet at an average 8.5% grade. Approximately 82% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance28.4 mi (45.6 km)
Elevation gain2,996 ft (913 m)
Average gain106 ft per mile (20 m per km)
Longest climb5.6 mi, 649 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade35%
Runnable82% of the route
Climbs / descents2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shapeRolling
Difficulty score5.1 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat61%
Mild uphill11%
Moderate uphill5%
Steep uphill6%
Mild downhill7%
Moderate downhill3%
Steep downhill7%

Questions about Tour du Lac du Bourget (France)

How much elevation gain does Tour du Lac du Bourget (France) have?

Tour du Lac du Bourget (France) has 2,996 ft (913 m) of elevation gain over 28.4 miles (45.6 km). That averages 106 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Tour du Lac du Bourget (France)?

The difficulty score for Tour du Lac du Bourget (France) is 5.1 of 100. That is harder than 44% of routes at a similar distance. About 82% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Tour du Lac du Bourget (France)?

The longest climb on Tour du Lac du Bourget (France) runs 5.6 miles (9.1 km) and gains 649 ft (198 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 35%.

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