Leyrieu, a region in the Isère department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in France, features a varied landscape suitable for outdoor activities. The area encompasses plains, hills, and proximity to the Rhône River, offering diverse natural features like forests and wetlands. Elevated points provide expansive views of the Lyon plains, the Pilat massif, the Jura mountains, and the distant Alps and Vercors massif. This terrain supports several sports like touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, hiking, and more.
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4.5
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Average rating
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87
runners
23.5km
03:07
700m
700m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
runners
17.7km
01:56
150m
150m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
12.9km
01:30
250m
250m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
6.74km
00:44
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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40
hikers
4.09km
01:13
120m
120m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.00km
02:04
190m
190m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
hikers
11.0km
03:14
300m
300m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13
hikers
5.17km
01:29
130m
130m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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21
riders
38.2km
03:30
710m
710m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
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9.17km
00:51
210m
210m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
riders
20.5km
02:01
570m
570m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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58.9km
03:49
590m
590m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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57
riders
19.6km
01:16
130m
130m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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20
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24.2km
01:44
200m
200m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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18
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81.4km
05:25
1,170m
1,170m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17
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23.6km
02:18
510m
510m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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42
riders
58.9km
02:36
400m
400m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

15
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46.1km
01:55
230m
230m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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78.0km
03:08
300m
300m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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11
riders
30.2km
01:28
430m
430m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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33
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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103km
07:41
1,220m
1,220m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
16.0km
01:07
30m
30m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Leyrieu offers a variety of outdoor activities including touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, hiking, jogging, and gravel biking. The region provides diverse landscapes for these sports.
Leyrieu is part of the Balcons du Dauphiné, which features major cycling routes. The "Grand Tour of Isle Crémieu" is a significant 46 miles (74 km) circuit. Cyclists can find more information in the Cycling around Leyrieu guide.
The Balcons du Dauphiné Tourist Office highlights several marked mountain bike circuits around Leyrieu. These provide opportunities for mountain biking enthusiasts. Details are available in the MTB Trails around Leyrieu guide.
Leyrieu and its surroundings offer numerous hiking opportunities, including the "Chapelle de Leyrieu" trail for panoramic views. Other routes include Le Chemin de la Bataille d'Anthon and trails around Étang de Lemps. The Hiking around Leyrieu guide provides more options.
Road cycling is available in Leyrieu, with routes that are part of the Balcons du Dauphiné. The region's proximity to the ViaRhôna also offers varied landscapes for road cyclists. More information is in the Road Cycling Routes around Leyrieu guide.
Elevated points like the Chapelle de Leyrieu offer expansive views of the Lyon plains and the Pilat massif. On clear days, the Alps and Vercors massif are visible. The Larina plateau also provides views of the Jura, Monts du Lyonnais, and the Rhône plain.
The region offers routes suitable for various skill levels, including options for families. The "Grand Tour of Isle Crémieu" can be adapted for a two-day family tour. Natural areas like Étang de Lemps are ideal for observing local wildlife.
Leyrieu features 26 routes on komoot, with an average rating of 4.54 out of 5 stars. More than 13,000 visitors have explored routes in the area.
Komoot offers several guides for Leyrieu, including Cycling around Leyrieu, MTB Trails around Leyrieu, Road Cycling Routes around Leyrieu, and Hiking around Leyrieu.
The official phone number for the Mairie (Town Hall) of Leyrieu is +33474909197. Information about the commune can also be found on the Office de Tourisme des Balcons du Dauphiné website.
The region features historical sites such as the battlefield of Les Férouillères along Le Chemin de la Bataille d'Anthon. Nearby medieval towns like Crémieu offer ramparts and market halls, and the ghost village of Quirieu provides views of the Rhône valley.

