Matour, a region in the Saône-et-Loire department of Burgundy-Franche-Comté, France, is characterized by its diverse landscape of verdant mountains, dense bocage, and numerous small ponds. Often referred to as "Little Switzerland Mâcon," Matour features wooded hills that delineate the watershed between the Saône and Loire rivers, creating varied terrain suitable for several sports like hiking, road cycling, jogging, touring cycling, and more. Significant peaks such as Mont Saint-Cyr and Mont Saint-Rigaud contribute to the region's elevated and picturesque environment.
75
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Average rating
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3
hikers
16.2km
04:55
530m
530m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21
hikers
7.54km
02:18
270m
270m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17
hikers
7.32km
02:13
260m
260m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17
hikers
8.47km
02:31
250m
250m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
riders
20.3km
01:02
320m
320m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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51.7km
02:55
1,080m
1,080m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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40.4km
02:01
650m
650m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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11
riders
48.1km
02:19
640m
650m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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1
runners
15.6km
02:03
530m
530m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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18.4km
02:26
660m
660m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
10.3km
01:16
310m
310m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
20.6km
02:36
620m
620m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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31
riders
40.0km
04:01
1,150m
1,150m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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40.4km
03:52
1,040m
1,050m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
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32.3km
03:12
920m
920m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
27.8km
02:04
600m
600m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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13
riders
35.2km
02:26
610m
610m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
32.3km
02:17
650m
640m
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.

8
riders
31.5km
03:04
880m
880m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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1
riders
22.4km
01:30
390m
390m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
riders
31.2km
02:07
480m
480m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
42.8km
03:13
1,010m
1,010m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Matour offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Jogging, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features 74 routes across these sports, with an average rating of 4.51 out of 5 stars from more than 2,000 visitors.
Matour is characterized by verdant mountains, dense bocage, and numerous small ponds, earning it the nickname "Little Switzerland Mâcon." The landscape includes wooded hills that delineate the watershed between the Saône and Loire rivers, with pastures often grazed by Charolais cows.
Matour offers various hiking trails, from casual walks to more strenuous routes. A notable option is a 10.1-mile (16.3 km) loop around Montagne de Saint-Cyr, which provides diverse scenery through forests and meadows. More hiking options can be found in the guide Hiking around Matour.
The region features significant peaks such as Mont Saint-Cyr (800 meters) and Mont Saint-Rigaud (1012 meters), which offer more strenuous hiking opportunities. These higher elevations provide varied terrain suitable for challenging routes. Hikers can explore trails that ascend these mountains for more demanding experiences.
Matour is well-regarded for cycling, with numerous scenic itineraries available. The region provides access to parts of the legendary "Great Southern Burgundy Loop," a 90-mile (145 km) route. Cyclists can find detailed routes in the guide Road Cycling Routes around Matour.
Yes, Matour offers trails suitable for mountain biking (VTT). The varied terrain, including wooded hills and mountains, provides suitable conditions for off-road cycling. Specific routes and information are available in the guide MTB Trails around Matour.
Matour features Mont Saint-Cyr, the highest point in South Burgundy at 800 meters, which offers 360-degree panoramic views. On clear days, these views can extend to the Alps. The region also has a botanical trail with interpretive panels detailing local flora and fauna.
Komoot offers several guides to help find routes in Matour. These include Hiking around Matour, Road Cycling Routes around Matour, Running Trails around Matour, Cycling around Matour, MTB Trails around Matour, and Gravel biking around Matour.
Yes, Matour is an ideal destination for touring cycling, situated in the Saône-et-Loire department, known as the birthplace of France's Greenways movement. The region offers numerous scenic cycling itineraries suitable for cyclotourism. The guide Cycling around Matour provides more information.
Matour's diverse landscape, with its varied terrain and rural paths, is suitable for gravel biking. Enthusiasts can find specific routes and guidance in the Gravel biking around Matour guide.
Matour is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 2,000 visitors having explored its routes. The region's 74 routes across various sports have received an average rating of 4.51 out of 5 stars.
The official website for the Commune de Matour is matour.fr. This site provides general information about the municipality.

