Saint-Flour, a region in the Cantal department of France, is defined by its dramatic volcanic landscapes. The area features the vast Cantal Massif and high plateaus like the Planèze, providing varied terrain for outdoor pursuits. Deep gorges carved by rivers such as the Truyère and Bès, alongside extensive forests and valleys, contribute to a diverse environment suitable for several sports like mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, and more.
The Saint-Flour region offers 5…
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4.3
(3)
30
riders
38.4km
03:27
790m
790m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

3.0
(1)
10
riders
49.8km
04:21
960m
960m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

3.0
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17
riders
38.6km
03:20
720m
720m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

9
riders
44.8km
04:09
1,050m
1,050m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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89
riders
216km
11:14
3,750m
3,750m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

24
riders
74.9km
04:07
1,580m
1,580m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

25
riders
169km
09:11
3,380m
3,390m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

15
riders
56.9km
02:39
540m
540m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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17
riders
85.7km
06:03
1,750m
1,750m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.5
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14
riders
53.7km
03:42
940m
940m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

3.0
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8
riders
50.8km
03:03
390m
390m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.0
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9
riders
31.7km
02:09
470m
470m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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4.3
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17
hikers
10.8km
03:04
230m
230m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

5.0
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7
hikers
6.80km
01:50
90m
90m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

4
hikers
7.88km
02:12
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

5.0
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3
hikers
4.16km
01:09
70m
70m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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9
runners
8.31km
01:01
200m
200m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

6
runners
8.99km
01:04
230m
230m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

12
runners
11.5km
01:23
200m
200m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

9
runners
17.4km
01:53
170m
170m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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3
riders
36.5km
02:48
700m
700m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

2
riders
32.5km
02:19
610m
610m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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2
riders
27.9km
01:51
300m
300m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

2
riders
61.2km
04:50
1,310m
1,310m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Saint-Flour offers a variety of outdoor activities including Mountain biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region's volcanic landscapes provide diverse terrain for exploration. There are 5 routes available, with an average rating of 4.25 stars from over 4,500 visitors.
The Saint-Flour region is characterized by its volcanic origins, featuring the vast Cantal Massif and high plateaus like the Planèze. Rivers such as the Truyère and Bès have carved deep gorges, adding to the diverse topography. Extensive forests and valleys also contribute to the scenic beauty.
Yes, Saint-Flour offers mountain biking trails that traverse its volcanic landscapes. Sections of the Grand Traversée du Massif Central (GTMC) Mountain Bike Route are found here. For more information, consult the MTB Trails around Saint-Flour guide.
Road cyclists can find numerous routes in Saint-Flour, ranging from moderate to challenging. Options include loops through the Cantal Massif and routes around natural features like the Lac de Sarrans. Detailed information is available in the Road Cycling Routes around Saint-Flour guide.
The Saint-Flour area provides over 170 easy hiking trails suitable for various ability levels. Routes navigate volcanic terrain, river gorges, and high plateaus. For specific trail details, refer to the Hiking around Saint-Flour guide.
Key natural features include the Cantal Massif, one of Europe's largest stratovolcanoes, and the Planèze, a basaltic spur offering panoramic views. The deep Gorges du Bès and the Truyère River are also significant scenic attractions. The Aubrac Regional Natural Park and Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park encompass parts of the region.
There are 5 routes available in the Saint-Flour region on komoot. These routes cover various sports such as mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, jogging, and gravel biking. They have received an average rating of 4.25 stars from users.
Komoot offers several guides for Saint-Flour, covering different sports. These include MTB Trails, Road Cycling Routes, Touring Cycling, Hiking, Gravel biking, and Running Trails.
Yes, Saint-Flour offers routes for touring cyclists, including challenging options like the "RBX Cantal Volcano Loop" and the "Tour of Lac de Sarrans." These routes navigate through diverse landscapes. More information can be found in the Cycling around Saint-Flour guide.
For more information about the region, the official website of the Pays de Saint-Flour tourist office is www.pays-saint-flour.fr. The Tourist Office can also be reached by phone at +33 4 71 60 22 50.
Yes, Saint-Flour provides opportunities for gravel biking. The region's varied terrain, including volcanic landscapes and forest paths, is suitable for this activity. A dedicated guide, Gravel biking around Saint-Flour, is available on komoot.
Outdoor activities in Saint-Flour have an average rating of 4.25 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from over 370 users who have explored the region's 5 available routes.

