Magnat-L'Étrange, a tranquil village in the Creuse department, is situated on the fringe of the Millevaches plateau. This region offers a preserved, green, and wooded natural environment with diverse and undulating landscapes. Expansive forests and panoramic viewpoints characterize the terrain, providing a serene setting for several sports like hiking, jogging, road cycling, touring cycling, and more. The low population density ensures a peaceful outdoor experience.
Magnat-L'Étrange offers 4 routes across several sports like hiking, jogging,…
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8
hikers
15.0km
04:07
230m
230m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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hikers
11.7km
03:10
160m
160m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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hikers
6.65km
01:52
130m
130m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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hikers
3.80km
01:01
40m
40m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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439
runners
10.3km
01:07
150m
150m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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15.0km
01:38
190m
190m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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runners
15.2km
01:40
220m
220m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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36
riders
25.1km
01:09
310m
310m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

9
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45.3km
02:03
530m
530m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

7
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63.4km
03:07
800m
800m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5
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28.5km
01:27
470m
470m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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12
riders
35.7km
03:03
540m
540m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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33.1km
02:10
460m
460m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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28.7km
01:55
440m
440m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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riders
16.5km
01:08
210m
210m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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5
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12.0km
00:54
210m
210m
Easy mountain bike ride.

4
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42.2km
03:12
440m
440m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

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24.9km
01:41
340m
340m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.
Magnat-L'Étrange offers a range of outdoor activities including hiking, jogging, road cycling, touring cycling, and mountain biking. The region features preserved, green, and wooded natural environments with diverse landscapes. These activities benefit from low population density, providing a peaceful experience.
Notable natural features include the Forêt de Magnat, offering scenic views that change seasonally. Le Puy de la Lizière provides accessible climbs and panoramic views. The Promontoire de Saint-Georges Nigremont offers exceptional 180-degree vistas. The 'Stone of the three lords' is a unique historical landmark.
Yes, family-friendly variants are available for some hiking routes, such as those near Le Puy de la Lizière. The region's diverse terrain, including forests and 'puys,' offers varied experiences. For more information on hiking, consult the Hiking around Magnat-L'Étrange guide.
Magnat-L'Étrange and the surrounding Creuse department offer extensive cycling options. There are over 450 miles (720 km) of marked routes for road cycling, including a 250-mile (400 km) 'complete tour of Creuse.' Touring cyclists can find over 740 routes on Komoot, utilizing tranquil, minor roads with undulating terrain. Explore options in the Road Cycling Routes around Magnat-L'Étrange and Cycling around Magnat-L'Étrange guides.
Jogging routes in Magnat-L'Étrange traverse diverse landscapes, including a mix of farming and forestry with numerous lakes and streams. The Étang de Grattadour offers a scenic backdrop for running, with popular loop routes. More details are available in the Running Trails around Magnat-L'Étrange guide.
Magnat-L'Étrange is located near the expansive Millevaches Regional Natural Park, a key area for outdoor activities. The park features moorlands, forests, peat bogs, and rivers, characterized by 'low mountain' terrain with constant, gentle gradients. It contains over 600 miles (1,000 km) of marked trails for exploration.
Hiking trails in Magnat-L'Étrange vary in difficulty. For example, the route near Le Puy de la Lizière is 8 miles (13 km) long with accessible climbs, reaching a maximum altitude of 2,815 feet (858 meters) and a total positive elevation of 1,096 feet (334 meters). Family-friendly variants are also available. The region offers diverse terrain from forests to 'puys' (small, rounded hills).
Outdoor routes in Magnat-L'Étrange have an average rating of 4.45 out of 5 stars on Komoot. This rating is based on feedback from over 40 users. The region has attracted more than 1,500 visitors who have explored its 4 available routes.
Yes, Komoot offers several guides for activities in the region. These include Hiking around Magnat-L'Étrange, Running Trails around Magnat-L'Étrange, Road Cycling Routes around Magnat-L'Étrange, Cycling around Magnat-L'Étrange, and MTB Trails around Magnat-L'Étrange.
The official website for Magnat-L'Étrange is https://magnatletrange23.fr/. For direct inquiries, the Mairie (town hall) of Magnat-L'Étrange can be reached by phone at +33555678207.
The Promontoire de Saint-Georges Nigremont is a viewpoint located at an altitude of 2,448 feet (746 meters). It offers exceptional 180-degree panoramic views of the Pays de Crocq and the Monts d'Auvergne. This site is recognized by the French Cycling Federation for its beauty.
Yes, mountain biking is one of the sports available in Magnat-L'Étrange. The region's diverse and undulating landscapes provide suitable terrain for MTB. For specific routes and details, consult the MTB Trails around Magnat-L'Étrange guide.

