Yssingeaux is a region in the Haute-Loire department of southern Auvergne, characterized by its diverse landscape. The area is known for the "Pays des Sucs," featuring distinctive dormant volcanoes that create varied elevations and scenic backdrops. The Loire River and Lake Lavalette contribute to the region's natural appeal, offering riverside and lakeside routes. Extensive forests and greenways, including a repurposed path extending for 56 km, further define the terrain, making it suitable for several sports like hiking, road cycling, touring…
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4.2
(18)
81
hikers
19.5km
05:34
430m
430m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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97
hikers
5.12km
01:30
140m
140m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.6
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56
hikers
10.0km
03:04
370m
370m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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24
hikers
15.6km
04:28
370m
370m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2.0
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65
riders
46.4km
02:38
890m
890m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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38
riders
51.8km
02:45
870m
870m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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30
riders
45.4km
02:31
900m
900m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.3
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8
riders
55.9km
02:53
790m
790m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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8
riders
61.7km
04:16
1,090m
1,090m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
57.3km
04:00
1,080m
1,080m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4
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57.0km
03:46
820m
820m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10
runners
19.1km
02:14
440m
440m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

23.7km
03:10
840m
830m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

4.4
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133
runners
7.59km
00:48
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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107
runners
9.70km
01:04
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
(30)
169
riders
43.3km
03:46
740m
740m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.4
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71
riders
42.0km
03:52
970m
970m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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52
riders
44.0km
03:57
900m
900m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(11)
57
riders
39.2km
03:32
780m
780m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
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5
riders
27.9km
02:24
460m
460m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
37.7km
03:26
840m
850m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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4
riders
58.3km
03:46
800m
800m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
10
riders
128km
08:24
1,870m
1,870m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Yssingeaux offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Jogging, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features over 2,900 routes across these sports. These routes have an average rating of 4.49 stars from more than 7,200 ratings.
Yssingeaux is known for its extensive network of hiking trails, particularly in the Pays des Sucs and Haut-Lignon areas. There are 494 hiking routes available on komoot. For detailed information and route suggestions, refer to the Hiking around Yssingeaux guide.
Yes, Yssingeaux offers trails suitable for various fitness levels, including easy and family-friendly options. The "Greenway" (Voie Verte) provides a relatively flat path ideal for walking. The Easy hikes around Yssingeaux guide provides specific routes.
Yssingeaux is characterized by the "Pays des Sucs," featuring dormant volcanoes like Suc de Saussac and Suc des Ollières. Other notable features include the Loire River, Lake Lavalette, and the Lignon Gorges with its Himalayan footbridge. The Colline St-Roch offers a vantage point for viewing the volcanic landscape.
Yssingeaux provides diverse cycling opportunities, including 534 Road cycling routes, 631 Touring cycling routes, and 521 Mountain biking routes. The "Greenway" (Voie Verte) offers a 35-mile (56 km) round trip path suitable for touring cycling. Guides like Road Cycling Routes around Yssingeaux and MTB Trails around Yssingeaux are available.
Spring and autumn are considered the best times for outdoor activities in Yssingeaux. These seasons offer mild temperatures and picturesque scenery. The region's diverse terrain, from forests to volcanic peaks, is accessible during these periods.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Yssingeaux to help plan outdoor adventures. These include guides for Hiking, Road Cycling, Touring Cycling, Running, MTB, Easy Hikes, and Gravel Biking.
Yssingeaux is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts on komoot, with more than 61,000 visitors having explored routes in the region. The available routes have received over 7,200 ratings, averaging 4.49 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
The terrain in Yssingeaux is diverse, ranging from volcanic peaks and forest paths to riverside and lakeside routes. Trails wind through daffodil meadows, broom forests, and fir and beech forests. The Haut-Lignon area features 240 km of signposted itineraries with less than 30% tarmac.
The official website for the Mairie (Town Hall) of Yssingeaux is yssingeaux.fr. For direct inquiries, the main phone number for the Mairie d'Yssingeaux is +33471657330.
Yes, Yssingeaux offers numerous routes suitable for running and jogging. There are 728 jogging routes available on komoot. The "Greenway" (Voie Verte) and tranquil lakeside routes around Lake Lavalette are popular choices. More information can be found in the Running Trails around Yssingeaux guide.

