Pierre-Bénite is a commune situated on the right bank of the Rhône River, directly south of Lyon, France. This location provides a combination of urban accessibility and natural landscapes, making it suitable for various outdoor activities. The area features extensive riverside paths, urban green spaces, and offers connections to the broader Rhône-Alpes region with its diverse terrain. Outdoor enthusiasts can find opportunities for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, jogging, mountain biking, and more.
127
Routes
4.3
(454)
Average rating
4814
People visited

5.0
(2)
4
riders
157km
08:57
790m
790m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.5
(2)
24
riders
86.7km
05:11
400m
400m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
73.1km
04:45
480m
480m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.8
(5)
42
riders
108km
05:31
480m
480m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(13)
265
runners
16.2km
01:45
210m
210m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

77
runners
9.56km
01:00
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(3)
97
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(5)
51
runners
5.63km
00:38
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
(31)
395
riders
15.5km
00:56
60m
60m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.5
(2)
101
riders
14.7km
00:55
90m
90m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.1
(9)
59
riders
36.2km
02:09
150m
150m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(6)
55
riders
23.3km
01:27
200m
200m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.1
(7)
77
riders
33.7km
01:24
200m
200m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

46
riders
125km
06:12
1,940m
1,930m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.3
(4)
50
riders
69.3km
03:08
600m
600m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
65
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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3.8
(50)
109
riders
36.3km
02:41
470m
470m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.9
(10)
47
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.8
(8)
30
riders
38.3km
02:58
580m
580m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.1
(9)
40
riders
30.1km
02:12
220m
220m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.8
(5)
24
hikers
15.5km
04:08
170m
170m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
9
hikers
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(4)
28
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
8
hikers
12.6km
03:32
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Pierre-Bénite offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Jogging, Mountain biking, Gravel biking, and Hiking. The region features 27 routes with an average rating of 4.33 stars.
Pierre-Bénite provides several road cycling routes, including access to the ViaRhôna, a long-distance cycling route along the Rhône River. These routes often feature flat to lightly undulating terrain. More details can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Pierre-Bénite guide.
The ViaRhôna, a major cycling route tracing the Rhône River, is accessible from Pierre-Bénite. This route offers relatively flat terrain suitable for touring cyclists and provides views of the river and surrounding landscapes.
Touring cyclists can explore routes along the Rhône River, including sections of the ViaRhôna, which offer mostly flat to gently rolling terrain. These paths provide scenic views and connect to wider regional networks. For more information, consult the Cycling around Pierre-Bénite guide.
Jogging routes in Pierre-Bénite include scenic towpaths along the Rhône River and urban green spaces such as Parc Georges Manillier and Parc Jean de la Fontaine. Extensive riverside paths in the greater Lyon area also provide seamless routes. The Running Trails around Pierre-Bénite guide offers specific routes.
While specific mountain biking trails are not extensively detailed directly within Pierre-Bénite, the wider Rhône-Alpes region and the Métropole de Lyon offer opportunities. The nearby Monts du Lyonnais provide more challenging and varied terrains. The MTB Trails around Pierre-Bénite guide can assist in finding routes.
Gravel biking in Pierre-Bénite benefits from the varied terrains available, combining aspects of road and mountain biking. The region's mix of riverside paths and nearby hills provides suitable conditions for off-road exploration. The Gravel biking around Pierre-Bénite guide details specific routes.
Pierre-Bénite offers hiking opportunities, particularly along its riverside paths and within its urban green spaces. For more varied and strenuous hikes, the nearby Monts du Lyonnais provide additional options. The Hiking around Pierre-Bénite guide lists available routes.
Pierre-Bénite is situated on the Rhône River, offering extensive riverside paths. The commune also features urban green spaces such as Parc Georges Manillier and Parc Jean de la Fontaine. The area's proximity to Lyon provides access to larger parks like Parc de la Tête d'Or.
Outdoor activities in Pierre-Bénite are popular on komoot, with more than 179,000 visitors sharing their experiences. The 27 available routes have received an average rating of 4.33 out of 5 stars from over 8,600 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Pierre-Bénite, including Road Cycling Routes, Touring Cycling, Running Trails, MTB Trails, Gravel biking, and Hiking.
The official website for the commune of Oullins-Pierre-Bénite is https://www.oullinspierrebenite.fr/. The main Town Hall phone number is +33 4 72 39 73 13. For the Pierre-Bénite Delegated Town Hall, the phone number is +33 4 78 86 62 62.

