Souternon is a commune located in the Loire department, within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Situated at the foot of the Monts du Forez and in the heart of the Roannaise countryside, the area presents a varied landscape. This geography offers a blend of rural roads, gentle hills, and more rugged terrain, making it suitable for several outdoor sports like touring cycling, mountain biking, hiking, road cycling, and more.
Souternon provides opportunities for outdoor activities…
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4.6
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60
riders
83.6km
05:19
850m
850m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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76
riders
39.7km
02:46
730m
730m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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42
riders
99.7km
06:24
1,120m
1,120m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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26
riders
55.1km
03:33
680m
680m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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24
hikers
29.5km
07:58
400m
400m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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hikers
12.9km
03:35
230m
230m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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24
hikers
5.99km
01:47
180m
180m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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7
hikers
14.9km
04:24
410m
420m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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4.0
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21
riders
53.1km
02:28
620m
620m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

12
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53.6km
02:29
620m
620m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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10
riders
72.9km
03:37
1,090m
1,090m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

12
riders
66.0km
03:15
790m
790m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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5.0
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15
riders
58.0km
04:34
860m
860m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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12
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26.5km
01:52
450m
450m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

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riders
33.2km
03:05
770m
770m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

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riders
58.1km
04:54
1,130m
1,140m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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14
runners
25.0km
03:09
760m
760m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

6
runners
10.1km
01:04
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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runners
8.40km
01:01
220m
220m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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runners
8.77km
00:59
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Souternon offers a range of outdoor activities including touring cycling, mountain biking, hiking, road cycling, and jogging. The area's varied landscape, from the Roannaise countryside to the Monts du Forez, supports diverse outdoor pursuits.
Souternon is a commune situated in the Loire department, within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. It is located at the foot of the Monts du Forez and in the heart of the Roannaise countryside.
Yes, Souternon provides opportunities for both touring cycling and road cycling. The Roannaise countryside features scenic rural roads suitable for various cycling experiences. Explore options with the Cycling around Souternon guide or the Road Cycling Routes around Souternon guide.
Yes, the proximity to the Monts du Forez suggests terrain suitable for mountain biking. The region offers more rugged trails and forested areas for off-road cycling. Find routes in the MTB Trails around Souternon guide.
Souternon, being at the foot of the Monts du Forez, provides various hiking opportunities. Trails range from walks through meadows to more challenging routes with elevation changes. Discover options in the Hiking around Souternon guide.
Yes, Souternon offers routes suitable for jogging and running. The diverse landscape provides varied terrain for different running preferences. Consult the Running Trails around Souternon guide for more information.
The Roannaise countryside around Souternon features gentle hills and rural roads, which can be suitable for beginners or those seeking less strenuous activities. Specific route difficulty can be checked within individual route descriptions.
Souternon has attracted more than 3,000 visitors who have shared their experiences on komoot. The outdoor routes in the area have an average rating of 4.47 out of 5 stars based on over 300 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for outdoor activities in Souternon, including Cycling around Souternon, MTB Trails around Souternon, Hiking around Souternon, Road Cycling Routes around Souternon, and Running Trails around Souternon.
Souternon is characterized by its location at the foot of the Monts du Forez and within the Roannaise countryside. This combination provides a diverse landscape of mountains, hills, and rural scenery.
The official website for the commune of Souternon is souternon.fr. The Mairie (town hall) can be reached by phone at +33 4 77 65 54 56.

