Vallée de la Laize

Saint-Germain-le-Vasson, Normandie, France

9.2 miles (14.8 km) · 1,000 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Vallée de la Laize is a 9.2-mile loop route in Saint-Germain-le-Vasson, Normandie, France, gaining 1,000 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 1.8 miles gaining 296 feet at an average 3.7% grade. Approximately 87% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.2 mi (14.8 km)
Elevation gain	1,000 ft (305 m)
Average gain	109 ft per mile (21 m per km)
Longest climb	5.6 mi, 295 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	15%
Runnable	87% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	48%
Mild uphill	20%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about Vallée de la Laize

How much elevation gain does Vallée de la Laize have?

Vallée de la Laize has 1,000 ft (305 m) of elevation gain over 9.2 miles (14.8 km). That averages 109 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Vallée de la Laize?

The difficulty score for Vallée de la Laize is 4 of 100. That is harder than 36.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 87% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Vallée de la Laize?

The longest climb on Vallée de la Laize runs 5.6 miles (9.1 km) and gains 295 ft (90 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 15%.