Gouloux, a region nestled within the Morvan Regional Natural Park in Nièvre, Burgundy-Franche-Comté, offers a diverse landscape ideal for outdoor pursuits. Characterized by its preserved environmental heritage, Gouloux features a captivating mix of dense forests, open meadows, and varied terrain that provides a unique charm for active exploration. This area is well-suited for several sports like road cycling, hiking, jogging, touring cycling, and more.
Gouloux provides a wide array of outdoor activities and routes for…
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14.7km
01:44
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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10.00km
01:12
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7.65km
02:15
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.65km
01:37
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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05:54
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470m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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01:08
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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50.3km
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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58.9km
05:12
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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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32.5km
02:50
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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02:12
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390m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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58.0km
04:11
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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05:50
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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64.3km
04:43
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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112km
08:18
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2,000m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Gouloux, situated within the Morvan Regional Natural Park, provides opportunities for various outdoor activities. These include Road cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The landscape features a mix of forests, meadows, and varied terrain.
Gouloux is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 9,000 visitors having explored its routes. The area features 54 routes across various sports, which have an average rating of 4.37 out of 5 stars.
Gouloux offers several hiking trails, including loops around the Saut de Gouloux waterfall. Popular options include an 800-meter (0.5 miles) easy path and a 1-kilometer (0.6 miles) loop, both incorporating parts of the GR13. Longer hikes like the 7.6 km (4.7 miles) "Saut de Gouloux — loop in the Regional Natural Park Morvan" are also available. More details can be found in the Hiking around Gouloux guide.
Yes, the Morvan region around Gouloux is well-suited for road cycling, offering nine signposted loops ranging from 15.5 km (9.6 miles) to 58 km (36 miles). These routes feature elevation gains between 364 m (1,194 feet) and 1,199 m (3,934 feet). For more information, consult the Road Cycling Routes around Gouloux guide.
A prominent natural attraction is the Saut de Gouloux, a picturesque 10-meter (33 feet) waterfall formed by the Caillot stream. This classified natural site is surrounded by dense forests and ancient mill ruins. The broader Morvan Regional Natural Park also offers varied terrain, including lakes like Lac des Settons.
Gouloux provides options suitable for families, such as the easy 800-meter (0.5 miles) walking loop around the Saut de Gouloux waterfall. This path allows visitors to discover local flora and fauna. The region's varied terrain also offers accessible routes for touring cycling and gentle hikes.
Gouloux offers diverse cycling routes, including road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, and gravel biking. A specific "Boucle cyclo Les Settons – Gouloux" is a 34 km (21 miles) route connecting the Lac des Settons dam with the Saut de Gouloux waterfall. Explore more options in the Cycling around Gouloux guide.
Komoot offers several guides for Gouloux to help plan outdoor adventures. These include Hiking around Gouloux, Road Cycling Routes around Gouloux, and Cycling around Gouloux. Additional guides cover running, mountain biking, and gravel biking.
For official inquiries regarding Gouloux, the Mairie (Town Hall) can be contacted. The phone number is 03 86 78 70 17. For broader tourism information about the Morvan region, the Morvan Sommets et Grands Lacs tourism office is available at +33 3 86 22 82 74.
Yes, the Gouloux area within the Morvan Regional Natural Park offers challenging cycling routes. The 99-kilometer (61.5 miles) Morvan des Sommets trail allows cyclists to conquer the region's highest peaks. Other signposted loops feature significant elevation gains, providing options for experienced riders.
Gouloux has a history rooted in sabot-making, with artisan workshops and a small museum preserving this ancestral know-how. The area also has historical ties to wood floating for Parisian heating, evidenced by the ruins of old flour and oil mills near the Saut de Gouloux.
Gouloux is a suitable location for jogging, with several well-defined trails. The area's natural environment, including forests and varied terrain, provides an ideal setting for runners. For specific routes, refer to the Running Trails around Gouloux guide.

