Ygrande is a region in the Allier department within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. It features a tranquil countryside characterized by the Bourbonnais bocage, a landscape of meadows, forests, and ponds. This diverse terrain provides a setting for several outdoor activities like touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, and more. The nearby Tronçais Forest and the Allier River further contribute to the region's natural appeal for outdoor enthusiasts.
Ygrande offers more than 20 routes…
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Average rating
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73.7km
04:32
690m
690m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9
riders
184km
11:26
1,630m
1,630m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6
riders
40.4km
02:31
410m
420m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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13
hikers
7.67km
02:07
130m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17
hikers
5.46km
01:25
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5
hikers
11.8km
03:11
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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11
riders
71.3km
03:12
730m
730m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

13
riders
54.0km
02:27
580m
580m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

9
riders
52.8km
02:33
640m
640m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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6
riders
59.7km
02:45
620m
620m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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16
riders
69.0km
05:22
1,100m
1,100m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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10
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

6
riders
40.5km
03:03
490m
490m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4
riders
44.9km
03:03
430m
430m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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8
runners
8.90km
01:01
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
runners
5.19km
00:37
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
11.2km
01:11
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5
runners
8.46km
00:53
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Ygrande offers a variety of outdoor activities including touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, and jogging. The region features 23 routes for these sports. These routes have received an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 stars from 89 ratings.
Ygrande is characterized by the Bourbonnais bocage, a tranquil countryside with meadows, forests, and ponds. Nearby, the Tronçais Forest offers extensive oak woodlands, and the Allier River provides a scenic corridor. The broader Auvergne region, accessible from Ygrande, features volcanic landscapes.
Ygrande offers cycling routes suitable for various skill levels, from leisurely rides to more challenging itineraries. The gentle, rolling hills of the Bourbonnais bocage are ideal for touring and road cycling. There are 13 road cycling routes and 5 touring cycling routes available.
Extensive networks of footpaths crisscross the Ygrande region, including trails within the nearby Tronçais Forest. These trails allow for exploration of natural features and historical monuments. For specific options, refer to the Hiking around Ygrande guide.
Ygrande and its surroundings offer terrain suitable for mountain biking, with 4 dedicated routes available. The broader Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, including the Massif Central, provides additional mountain biking opportunities. More information can be found in the MTB Trails around Ygrande guide.
The Tronçais Forest, one of Europe's finest oak forests covering 11,000 hectares (27,181 acres), is located nearby. The Allier River, France's last major wild river, also flows through the region. Additionally, the broader Auvergne region features volcanic landscapes like the Chaîne des Puys.
The outdoor routes in Ygrande are well-regarded on komoot, with 749 visitors having explored them. The 23 available routes have an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 stars, based on 89 individual ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Ygrande, including Cycling around Ygrande, Hiking around Ygrande, Road Cycling Routes around Ygrande, MTB Trails around Ygrande, and Running Trails around Ygrande.
Ygrande offers 13 dedicated road cycling routes that traverse the gentle, rolling hills and country lanes of the Bourbonnais bocage. These routes connect to larger cycling networks like the Via Allier. For detailed information, consult the Road Cycling Routes around Ygrande guide.
Yes, Ygrande features 1 route specifically for jogging. These trails allow runners to explore the tranquil countryside. Further details can be found in the Running Trails around Ygrande guide.
For official information regarding Ygrande and its surrounding area, the Château d'Ygrande serves as a local hub for tourism. Its official website is chateauygrande.fr. Inquiries can also be made by phone at +33(0)4.70.66.33.11.

