Things to Do around La Chapelle-D'Aurec
La Chapelle-D'Aurec, located in the Haute-Loire department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, offers diverse natural landscapes for outdoor pursuits. The area features a varied terrain of forests, hills, and valleys, bordered by the wild Loire river. These geographical characteristics provide a setting for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, jogging, and gravel biking. An old canal also runs through the town, utilized as a pathway.
Things to Do in La Chapelle-D'Aurec
For those seeking outdoor activities, La Chapelle-D'Aurec provides more than 30 routes across several sports like hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, and more. Hikers can explore marked trails that traverse forests and hills, while mountain bikers will find routes with technical challenges and descents, including enduro trails on the slopes of the Lizieux. Road and touring cyclists can discover the region's varied landscapes on routes suitable for different skill levels. More than 14,000 visitors have shared their experiences in La Chapelle-D'Aurec, resulting in an average rating of 4.35 out of 5 stars. For detailed information on specific activities, consult guides such as Hiking around La Chapelle-D'Aurec or MTB Trails around La Chapelle-D'Aurec.
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4.3
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People visited
4.9
(14)
70
hikers
10.4km
03:01
250m
250m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.5
(11)
74
hikers
7.22km
01:51
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.0
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48
hikers
7.77km
02:14
170m
170m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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hikers
16.8km
04:58
470m
470m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
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71
riders
42.0km
03:52
970m
970m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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52
riders
35.7km
03:26
800m
800m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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16
riders
33.2km
02:58
820m
820m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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16
riders
20.3km
01:51
450m
450m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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30
riders
55.5km
03:05
1,070m
1,070m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
4.9
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406
riders
51.9km
02:40
830m
830m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
5.0
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riders
22.5km
01:20
430m
430m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
4.0
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riders
44.7km
02:09
550m
550m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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3.0
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29
riders
40.6km
03:40
860m
860m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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riders
34.3km
03:16
760m
760m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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riders
22.9km
02:00
370m
370m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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20
riders
11.9km
00:57
40m
40m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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20
runners
21.0km
02:39
700m
700m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
10
runners
9.93km
01:09
240m
240m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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runners
9.50km
01:03
130m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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runners
11.7km
01:27
330m
330m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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riders
46.7km
04:14
1,080m
1,090m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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riders
22.5km
02:05
500m
500m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
2
riders
25.9km
02:11
520m
520m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4
riders
36.6km
02:56
690m
690m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Frequently asked questions
What outdoor activities are available in La Chapelle-D'Aurec?
La Chapelle-D'Aurec offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features diverse natural landscapes with forests, hills, and valleys, providing suitable terrain for these sports. More than 30 routes are available across these activities.
What hiking opportunities are available in La Chapelle-D'Aurec?
The area provides marked hiking trails that traverse forests and hills, suitable for various skill levels. These routes allow exploration of the local terrain and natural features. For detailed information on hiking, consult the Hiking around La Chapelle-D'Aurec guide.
Are there mountain biking trails in La Chapelle-D'Aurec?
La Chapelle-D'Aurec offers mountain biking routes with technical challenges and descents. The nearby Haut-Lignon area features 14 mountain bike circuits, and the slopes of the Lizieux host several mountain bike-enduro trails of varying difficulty. More information is available in the MTB Trails around La Chapelle-D'Aurec guide.
What road cycling routes can be found in La Chapelle-D'Aurec?
Road cyclists can explore the region's varied landscapes on routes suitable for different skill levels. The broader Auvergne region, where La Chapelle-D'Aurec is located, offers numerous options for road cycling. Specific routes can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around La Chapelle-D'Aurec guide.
Are there touring cycling options in La Chapelle-D'Aurec?
Touring cyclists can discover picturesque villages and natural panoramas at a relaxed pace on various routes. The region provides itineraries suitable for all levels of touring cyclists. Refer to the Cycling around La Chapelle-D'Aurec guide for more details.
What natural features or landmarks are in La Chapelle-D'Aurec?
La Chapelle-D'Aurec is bordered by the wild Loire river, which is home to various bird species. An old canal runs through the town, utilized as a pathway, and features a well-preserved aqueduct. The wider region is known for its volcanic landscapes and rolling, verdant hills.
How popular is La Chapelle-D'Aurec on komoot?
La Chapelle-D'Aurec has attracted more than 14,000 visitors on komoot. The routes in the area have an average rating of 4.35 out of 5 stars, based on over 1,200 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
What komoot guides are available for La Chapelle-D'Aurec?
Komoot offers several guides for La Chapelle-D'Aurec, including Hiking around La Chapelle-D'Aurec, MTB Trails around La Chapelle-D'Aurec, and Road Cycling Routes around La Chapelle-D'Aurec. Additional guides cover Cycling, Running, and Gravel biking in the area.
Are there long-distance cycling routes near La Chapelle-D'Aurec?
The department features the "Grande Traversée à VTT de la Haute-Loire," a 385-mile (620-kilometer) route. This route covers various landscapes including mountains, plateaus, and wild gorges. It is open to both mountain bikers and ATV riders, indicating options for extended cycling tours.
How can I contact the local authorities in La Chapelle-D'Aurec?
The official website for the Mairie (town hall) of La Chapelle-D'Aurec is mairie-lachapelledaurec.fr. The phone number for the Mairie is +33471612080.
Are there routes suitable for jogging in La Chapelle-D'Aurec?
La Chapelle-D'Aurec provides several routes specifically for jogging. These trails offer opportunities to explore the local environment on foot. For more information, consult the Running Trails around La Chapelle-D'Aurec guide.
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