Vers la Verte Ardenne

Parc naturel de Gaume, Luxembourg, België / Belgique / Belgien

13.2 miles (21.2 km) · 1,279 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Vers la Verte Ardenne is a 13.2-mile loop route in Parc naturel de Gaume, Luxembourg, België / Belgique / Belgien, gaining 1,279 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.3 miles gaining 446 feet at an average 3.1% grade. Approximately 88% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	13.2 mi (21.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,279 ft (390 m)
Average gain	97 ft per mile (18 m per km)
Longest climb	2.8 mi, 274 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	19.4%
Runnable	88% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	4.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	24%
Mild uphill	29%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	27%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Vers la Verte Ardenne

How much elevation gain does Vers la Verte Ardenne have?

Vers la Verte Ardenne has 1,279 ft (390 m) of elevation gain over 13.2 miles (21.2 km). That averages 97 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Vers la Verte Ardenne?

The difficulty score for Vers la Verte Ardenne is 4.6 of 100. That is harder than 40.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 88% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Vers la Verte Ardenne?

The longest climb on Vers la Verte Ardenne runs 2.8 miles (4.6 km) and gains 274 ft (84 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19.4%.