Dalou, a commune nestled in the Ariège department of the Occitanie region in France, offers an excellent setting for a variety of outdoor activities. Situated at the gateway to the Pyrenees, the region is characterized by diverse and picturesque landscapes, including hills covered with oak and chestnut forests, mountains, valleys, and rivers. This natural environment provides a compelling backdrop for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, gravel biking, and more.
Dalou provides a…
83
Routes
4.4
(260)
Average rating
1326
People visited

4.8
(9)
204
riders
69.7km
03:22
920m
920m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
100
riders
87.4km
04:17
1,290m
1,290m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

33
riders
61.0km
02:35
480m
480m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

21
riders
108km
06:11
2,460m
2,460m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.9
(8)
80
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
(4)
22
riders
43.8km
03:18
1,020m
1,020m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

14
riders
59.9km
04:35
1,440m
1,440m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
(1)
6
riders
67.8km
05:33
1,720m
1,720m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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5.0
(1)
49
riders
45.8km
03:19
950m
950m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.5
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35
riders
30.0km
01:53
300m
300m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
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18
riders
119km
08:26
800m
800m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

14
riders
32.3km
02:04
370m
370m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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20
runners
13.2km
01:53
560m
560m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

15
runners
13.4km
01:25
160m
160m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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33
runners
7.12km
00:45
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

12
runners
17.0km
02:13
480m
480m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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2.7
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10
hikers
4.53km
01:35
250m
260m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

4.5
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9
hikers
9.29km
03:00
390m
390m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

4.2
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18
hikers
4.81km
01:24
120m
120m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

4.0
(2)
12
hikers
7.12km
01:52
60m
60m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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5.0
(1)
16
riders
43.2km
04:02
1,010m
1,010m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.5
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5
riders
29.3km
02:32
660m
660m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.0
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7
riders
28.7km
01:39
250m
250m
Easy mountain bike ride.

3
riders
29.7km
01:52
350m
350m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.
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Dalou offers a range of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, Gravel biking, Mountain biking, and Jogging. The region has 6 routes available on komoot, with an average rating of 4.41 stars from over 14,000 visitors.
Dalou and the Ariège Pyrenees provide a network of quiet roads suitable for road cycling. Routes range from gentle loops to challenging climbs, some featuring in major cycling events. Cyclists can find detailed information and routes in the Road Cycling Routes around Dalou guide.
Yes, Dalou is suitable for touring cycling, offering routes through diverse landscapes. The Vélosud (V81) is a notable long-distance route traversing the Pyrenean foothills. More information is available in the Cycling around Dalou guide.
The natural environment surrounding Dalou, at the gateway to the Pyrenees, provides numerous hiking opportunities. The Ariège department features lakes, rivers, forests, and mountains. Extensive options for all skill levels are available in the broader Ariège Pyrenees Regional Natural Park, detailed in the Hiking around Dalou guide.
Gravel biking is well-catered for in the Ariège Pyrenees, utilizing mountain tracks, quiet back roads, and gravel paths. The terrain is diverse, featuring mountainous landscapes, deep valleys, and forested areas. Routes for various skill levels can be found in the Gravel biking around Dalou guide.
Dalou and its surroundings offer mountain biking trails through diverse terrain. These routes utilize mountain tracks and forested areas. Specific trails and their details are available in the MTB Trails around Dalou guide.
Yes, Dalou provides options for jogging and running. The region's natural environment offers varied landscapes suitable for trail running. Information on available routes can be found in the Running Trails around Dalou guide.
Dalou offers routes for various skill levels, from gentle loops for beginners to challenging climbs for experienced athletes. The region's diverse terrain caters to both relaxed exploration and more intense activities across different sports.
Dalou is a popular destination on komoot, with over 14,000 visitors having explored its routes. The 6 available routes have received an average rating of 4.41 out of 5 stars, indicating a high level of satisfaction among users.
Dalou is characterized by diverse and picturesque landscapes, including hills covered with oak and chestnut forests. The broader Ariège department offers spectacular views with mountains, deep valleys, and varied geology due to its proximity to the Pyrenees.
For official information regarding Dalou, the Mairie (town hall) can be contacted. The phone number is +33 (0)5 61 60 73 41. The official website for the Mairie de Dalou is dalou.com.

