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Mountain biking around Les Noës offers diverse landscapes, including wooded hills, extensive forests, and routes alongside canals and rivers. The region provides varied terrain, from open fields to the more rugged environments of the Montagne Bourbonnaise and Monts de la Madeleine. Trails often feature scenic views of the surrounding countryside and natural water features. This area caters to a range of skill levels, with options for easy, moderate, and difficult mountain bike trails.
Last updated: June 27, 2026
4.3
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35
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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30
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0
(2)
17
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21.5km
01:56
430m
430m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
3.0
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2
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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37.8km
03:44
1,010m
1,010m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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A very nice and pleasant pass with several climbs more or less accessible depending on the level and distance. Each side offers its share of landscapes and small villages. If you want to climb it for the beauty of the landscapes, I recommend the ascent via Les Noës or via Charrier, and for those seeking a difficult climb, Charrier also serves as the hardest side.
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A long, steady climb. Almost no cars, wide roads and beautiful surroundings! Hard to find a coffee or lunch place though.
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Not to steep but technical skills are required. Ride from west to east to ride it downhill.
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At this sign go straight ahead I turned left and that was a big mistake
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This ancient path, near the hamlet of La Bletterie, is lined with majestic trees over 400 years old, whose distinctive shape is the result of human pruning. You'll feel like you're in a fairy tale as you admire the moss-covered trunks, the branches reaching toward the sky, and the lovers' initials engraved on the bark.
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The Glassworks Plateau is located at an altitude of 1,015 meters. It is a large open plateau in the Magdalen Mountains. The landscape is wild and relatively unspoiled.
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One of the beautiful passes in the area. Little traffic
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There are over 60 mountain bike trails around Les Noës, offering a wide range of options for different skill levels and preferences. The komoot community has explored these routes more than 300 times.
The trails around Les Noës cater to all skill levels. You'll find 5 easy routes, 41 moderate routes, and 21 difficult routes, ensuring there's a suitable challenge for everyone from beginners to experienced riders.
Yes, Les Noës offers several easy mountain bike trails perfect for beginners or those looking for a relaxed ride. These routes often traverse open fields and less challenging wooded sections, providing a gentle introduction to the region's diverse landscapes.
For experienced mountain bikers seeking a challenge, Les Noës has 21 difficult routes. One such demanding trail is Les Gouttes, which covers 31.1 miles (50.1 km) with significant elevation gain through varied terrain, taking approximately 5 hours to complete.
While specific family-designated mountain bike routes aren't listed, the region's easy trails through open fields and along canals can be suitable for families. The pedagogical pond in Les Noës (Loire department) also offers nature challenges that could be combined with a gentle ride.
Mountain bike trails in Les Noës offer diverse scenery, from open fields and extensive forests to wooded hills and routes alongside canals and rivers. Many trails provide scenic views of the surrounding countryside, including the village of Les Noës and the Monts de la Madeleine. You might also encounter hamlets, cattle pastures, and beech-fir forests.
Yes, many mountain bike trails in Les Noës are circular, allowing you to start and finish at the same point. An example is the moderate Col de la Loge des Gardes – Plateau de la Verrerie loop from Saint-Nicolas-des-Biefs, which winds through forested areas over 19.1 miles (30.8 km).
Many trails offer scenic views. You can find highlights such as Plateau de la Verrerie, which is often part of routes like the Col de la Loge des Gardes loop. Other natural attractions include Saint-Vincent Rock and the beautiful Pisserotte Waterfall. The View of the Dam loop from Renaison also offers picturesque water features.
The mountain bike trails in Les Noës are highly rated by the komoot community, with an average score of 4.5 stars from over 70 reviews. Riders often praise the diverse terrains, wooded hills, and river valleys that define the area's routes.
Yes, some mountain bike trails in the region feature reservoirs and lakes. For instance, the Réservoir du Gué de la Chaux – Col de la Rivière Noire loop from Col de la Loge des Gardes is an 18.8-mile (30.2 km) trail that leads through mountainous landscapes and past reservoir views.
The diverse landscapes of Les Noës, with its open fields and forests, make it suitable for mountain biking across multiple seasons. Spring and autumn generally offer pleasant temperatures and vibrant scenery. Summer can also be enjoyable, especially on trails that provide shade through wooded areas.
While specific multi-day mountain bike routes are not detailed, the region's extensive network of trails, including longer routes like the 44.8 km Col de la Loge des Gardes – Arcon loop from Renaison, could be combined to create longer excursions. The Montagne Bourbonnaise area is known for opportunities for half-day, full-day, or multi-day excursions into its preserved nature.


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