Sauverny is a region located within the picturesque Pays de Gex in the Ain department of France. Positioned at the foot of the Jura Mountains and near the Alps, it offers a diverse landscape of limestone rocks, dense forests, and open valleys. This varied terrain provides an excellent setting for several outdoor sports like road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, jogging, and more.
Sauverny provides access to more than 20 routes across several sports, including road…
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58
hikers
16.5km
04:21
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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24
hikers
9.61km
02:31
80m
80m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
hikers
7.49km
01:59
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
hikers
7.79km
02:01
40m
40m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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202
riders
40.8km
02:20
930m
930m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

68
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43.4km
02:07
380m
380m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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55
riders
33.6km
01:23
200m
200m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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33
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30.8km
01:33
320m
320m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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119
riders
24.6km
01:27
140m
140m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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30
riders
22.1km
01:21
160m
160m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

21
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36.6km
02:11
230m
230m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
riders
34.0km
02:01
220m
220m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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32
runners
5.13km
00:34
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15.0km
01:51
390m
390m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
6.30km
00:39
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
runners
11.0km
01:09
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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19
riders
26.3km
02:41
800m
800m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13
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15.7km
01:23
330m
330m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
riders
13.0km
01:17
290m
290m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
riders
25.8km
02:35
790m
800m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
riders
32.8km
02:08
450m
450m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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34.4km
01:56
200m
200m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19
riders
49.7km
02:46
330m
330m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
riders
38.2km
02:45
560m
560m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Sauverny offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features more than 20 routes across these sports. These activities cater to different interests and fitness levels.
Sauverny provides several road cycling routes, with options for various fitness levels. The region is recognized with the "Accueil Vélo" label, signifying bike-friendly services. More details are available in the Road Cycling Routes around Sauverny guide.
Road cycling routes in Sauverny range from gentle rides through villages to more challenging ascents with significant elevation gain. Cyclists can find routes suitable for various fitness levels. The diverse terrain at the foot of the Jura Mountains offers varied experiences.
The Pays de Gex region, where Sauverny is located, features greenways and dedicated cycling routes suitable for families. Local loops, such as the "Lac de Divonne Loop" and "Voie verte de Thoiry loop," are often on paved surfaces and accessible from Sauverny. These provide easier options for all ages.
Yes, Sauverny is well-suited for touring cycling, with greenways and dedicated routes available. Sections of the EuroVelo 6 traverse the Jura Mountains, offering gentle rides through villages and landscapes. The Cycling around Sauverny guide provides further information.
Sauverny provides access to over 550 kilometers of marked footpaths in the Pays de Gex and the Haute Chaîne du Jura National Nature Reserve. Trails range from easy forest walks to more demanding climbs. Long-distance routes like the GR® Balcon du Léman and GR®509 also traverse the area. More details are in the Hiking around Sauverny guide.
Yes, Sauverny offers options for both mountain biking and gravel biking. The region's diverse terrain, including forests and plateaus, provides suitable environments for these activities. Information can be found in the MTB Trails around Sauverny and Gravel biking around Sauverny guides.
Sauverny is at the base of the Jura Mountains, offering a landscape of limestone rocks and dense forests. From higher elevations, there are panoramic views of Lake Geneva, the Alps, and Mont Blanc. Peaks like Crêt de la Neige, Montrond, Reculet, and Colomby de Gex provide excellent vantage points.
Sauverny is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 40,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The outdoor offerings in the region have an average rating of 4.43 out of 5 stars. There are 23 routes available across various sports.
Komoot offers several guides for Sauverny, including Road Cycling Routes around Sauverny, Cycling around Sauverny, Hiking around Sauverny, Running Trails around Sauverny, MTB Trails around Sauverny, and Gravel biking around Sauverny.
The official website for the Mairie (Town Hall) of Sauverny is mairie-sauverny.fr. This website also provides links to the Office de Tourisme Pays de Gex. The phone number for the Mairie de Sauverny is +33450411815.

