Montmelard, a region nestled between the Charolais-Brionnais and Haut-Clunisois areas in Southern Burgundy, France, offers a diverse landscape ideal for outdoor pursuits. The terrain features wooded hills, deep valleys, bocages, extensive forests, and tranquil ponds, earning it the nickname "Little Switzerland of Mâconnais." Mont Saint-Cyr, the highest point in Southern Burgundy, provides panoramic views and challenging ascents, making Montmelard suitable for several sports like hiking, jogging, road cycling, touring cycling, and more.
Montmelard provides a…
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29
hikers
5.95km
01:39
100m
110m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.32km
02:13
260m
260m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9.35km
02:51
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340m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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20.2km
05:55
560m
570m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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34.8km
01:37
430m
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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29.5km
01:35
570m
570m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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42.8km
02:18
790m
790m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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53.4km
02:28
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600m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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19.8km
01:51
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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32.0km
02:23
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500m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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43.4km
04:12
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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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28.2km
02:30
610m
610m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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runners
10.5km
01:12
230m
230m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14.5km
01:42
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440m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9.75km
01:10
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.2km
01:12
180m
180m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16.0km
01:06
290m
290m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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32.4km
02:08
430m
430m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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20.8km
01:30
430m
430m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Montmelard offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Jogging, Road cycling, Touring cycling, and Mountain biking. The region features 46 routes, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from more than 2,000 visitors.
Montmelard features numerous hiking trails suitable for various fitness levels. Popular options include easy loops and more challenging routes such as the "Mount Saint-Cyr – Montrouant Castle loop," which is 12.6 miles (20.2 km) long. Detailed information on trails is available in the Hiking around Montmelard guide.
Montmelard provides diverse cycling routes for road and touring cyclists, including options with significant elevation gains around Mont Saint-Cyr. The region also features greenways, such as the "Greenway of Southern Burgundy – Bois Clair Tunnel loop." Resources like the Road Cycling Routes around Montmelard guide offer more details.
Mont Saint-Cyr, standing at 2,530 feet (771 meters), is the highest point in Southern Burgundy, offering panoramic views. The Butte de Suin is another notable feature, providing wide views over the countryside. The region also includes diverse terrain with bocages, forests, and tranquil ponds.
Yes, Montmelard offers easy hiking paths suitable for various fitness levels. Examples include accessible routes through forests and around tranquil ponds. The Hiking around Montmelard guide can help identify suitable options.
The terrain in Montmelard is diverse, characterized by wooded hills, deep valleys, bocages, extensive forests, and tranquil ponds. Trails can range from accessible paths to more demanding routes with significant elevation changes, particularly around Mont Saint-Cyr.
Montmelard offers 15 routes specifically for Mountain biking. These trails navigate the region's varied landscapes, including wooded hills and valleys. More information can be found in the MTB Trails around Montmelard guide.
Komoot offers several guides for Montmelard, including Hiking around Montmelard, Running Trails around Montmelard, Road Cycling Routes around Montmelard, Cycling around Montmelard, and MTB Trails around Montmelard.
Montmelard is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 2,000 visitors having explored its routes. The 46 available routes have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, indicating a high level of satisfaction among users.
The official website for the Commune de Montmelard is montmelard.fr. This resource may provide additional local information for visitors.
The Mairie (Town Hall) of Montmelard can be contacted by phone at +33 3 85 50 22 16. This number can be used for official inquiries related to the commune.
Yes, Montmelard offers challenging routes, particularly for hiking and cycling, with significant elevation gains. The ascent to Mont Saint-Cyr, the highest point in Southern Burgundy, provides a demanding experience for those seeking a strenuous activity.

