La Chambonie, a commune located in France's Loire department within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, offers a diverse landscape for outdoor pursuits. The area is characterized by varied terrain, including volcanic features, extensive forests, and river valleys. Situated near the Montagne Bourbonnaise, the region presents altitudes ranging from 500 meters to over 1200 meters, providing a suitable environment for several sports like touring cycling, hiking, jogging, mountain biking, and more. This geographical composition makes La Chambonie a destination for exploring natural environments through active recreation.
Outdoor enthusiasts exploring La Chambonie will find a range of activities and routes. The region features more than 30 routes across several sports, including touring cycling, hiking, jogging, mountain biking, and road cycling. More than 4,000 visitors have shared their experiences, resulting in an average rating of 4.64 out of 5 stars for the routes in La Chambonie. Cycling in La Chambonie offers diverse opportunities, from challenging climbs for road cyclists to varied terrain for mountain biking, with many La Chambonie cycling routes available for all skill levels. Hikers can explore extensive marked trails through the region's forests, while dedicated running trails cater to joggers. For more detailed information on specific activities, consult guides such as Cycling around La Chambonie, Hiking around La Chambonie, and MTB Trails around La Chambonie.
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Routes
4.7
(53)
Average rating
813
People visited

4.7
(3)
18
riders
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.7
(3)
18
riders
32.1km
03:15
840m
840m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.7
(9)
51
riders
25.9km
02:30
570m
570m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(4)
43
riders
54.1km
04:53
1,090m
1,090m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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5.0
(2)
71
riders
103km
05:43
2,210m
2,210m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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25
riders
54.6km
02:59
1,120m
1,120m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

20
riders
74.9km
03:56
1,310m
1,310m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
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18
riders
24.1km
01:24
590m
590m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
(1)
39
riders
25.5km
02:34
560m
560m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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34
riders
57.6km
04:12
1,320m
1,320m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
27
riders
36.3km
03:13
830m
830m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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20
riders
24.5km
01:50
610m
600m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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26
runners
15.3km
01:49
260m
260m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

21
runners
19.3km
02:23
530m
530m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
runners
64.5km
08:14
2,130m
2,140m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

13
runners
16.0km
01:52
290m
290m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(2)
15
hikers
6.04km
01:39
90m
90m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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54
hikers
16.1km
04:31
330m
330m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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7
hikers
12.9km
03:52
400m
400m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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2
hikers
11.8km
03:27
330m
320m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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La Chambonie offers a range of outdoor activities including touring cycling, hiking, jogging, mountain biking, and road cycling. The region features diverse landscapes suitable for these pursuits.
Outdoor routes in La Chambonie have been explored by more than 4,800 visitors on komoot. The routes collectively hold an average rating of 4.64 out of 5 stars.
La Chambonie features 12 dedicated hiking routes. The Montagne Bourbonnaise offers extensive marked trails through forests, suitable for various durations. More information is available in the Hiking around La Chambonie guide.
La Chambonie provides diverse cycling opportunities for both road cyclists and mountain bikers. The region offers challenging climbs and varied terrain. There are 5 touring cycling routes and 5 mountain biking routes available.
La Chambonie has 5 mountain biking routes available. The broader Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region is known for its extensive mountain biking areas, with trails graded for all skill levels. Consult the MTB Trails around La Chambonie guide for details.
The landscape around La Chambonie is diverse, characterized by volcanic features, extensive forests, and river valleys. The nearby Montagne Bourbonnaise features altitudes ranging from 500 meters to over 1,200 meters.
La Chambonie offers 8 dedicated jogging routes. These trails provide opportunities for running through the region's natural environments. Further details can be found in the Running Trails around La Chambonie guide.
Komoot offers several guides for La Chambonie, including Cycling around La Chambonie, Hiking around La Chambonie, Running Trails around La Chambonie, MTB Trails around La Chambonie, and Road Cycling Routes around La Chambonie.
The official website for tourism information related to La Chambonie is loireforez.com. This resource provides details about the commune within the Loire department.
A contact number for tourism inquiries related to La Chambonie is 08 99 95 59 99. This number can be used for general information about the area.
La Chambonie offers opportunities for road cycling, with routes that include challenging climbs. The Road Cycling Routes around La Chambonie guide provides specific route information.

