Saclay, a region in the Essonne department less than 15 kilometers south of Paris, offers a compelling environment for outdoor activities. It features a blend of urban areas and extensive natural landscapes, with 60% of its territory dedicated to natural and agricultural spaces. The area is characterized by rivers like the Yvette, Bièvre, and Orge, the expansive Saclay Plateau, and serves as a gateway to the Chevreuse Valley, providing diverse terrain suitable for several sports like jogging, road cycling, hiking,…
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255
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51.7km
02:09
330m
330m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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52.8km
02:11
350m
360m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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25.4km
01:11
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240m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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240
runners
21.2km
02:28
360m
360m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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33.8km
03:55
540m
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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114
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7.45km
00:52
130m
130m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11.1km
01:09
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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45.8km
03:26
400m
400m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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40.1km
03:39
640m
640m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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86
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15.8km
01:00
80m
80m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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72
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33.1km
02:06
290m
290m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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39
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14.0km
03:47
200m
200m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13.3km
03:31
120m
120m
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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5.84km
01:31
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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80
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28.5km
02:09
290m
290m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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15.1km
01:19
200m
200m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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24.2km
02:02
290m
290m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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24.3km
01:55
320m
320m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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47.8km
03:04
440m
440m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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44
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27.6km
01:34
230m
230m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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20
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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The Saclay region offers a variety of outdoor activities including Jogging, Road cycling, Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The area features more than 25 routes across these sports, catering to diverse preferences.
Saclay provides several jogging routes, with 9 dedicated jogging tours available. These routes traverse the region's green spaces and river valleys, offering varied terrain for runners. More information can be found in the Running Trails around Saclay guide.
Road cyclists can explore Saclay's landscapes on dedicated routes. The region offers 1 road cycling tour, with options that include both paved and unpaved paths. Consult the Road Cycling Routes around Saclay guide for detailed information.
Saclay is home to 8 hiking trails, ranging from leisurely strolls along riverbanks to more challenging routes across the plateau. Hikers can explore agricultural lands and forests. The Hiking around Saclay guide provides comprehensive details.
Yes, Saclay offers mountain biking opportunities with 3 dedicated MTB tours. These trails provide diverse terrain for mountain biking enthusiasts. For more details, refer to the MTB Trails around Saclay guide.
Saclay features routes suitable for gravel biking, offering a blend of paved and unpaved surfaces. The region's diverse terrain, from valleys to the plateau, is well-suited for this activity. The Gravel biking around Saclay guide can assist in planning routes.
Saclay offers routes suitable for all levels, including options for beginners and those seeking easier paths. The extensive network of footpaths and cycle paths includes marked trails of varying distances. Specific routes can be filtered by difficulty on komoot.
The Saclay region is characterized by its extensive natural and agricultural lands, covering 60% of its territory. Notable features include the Yvette, Bièvre, and Orge rivers, the Saclay Plateau, and the Fauvettes Viaduct. It also serves as the entrance to the picturesque Chevreuse Valley.
Saclay is a popular destination for outdoor activities on komoot, with more than 129,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.42 out of 5 stars from over 9,500 ratings.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for outdoor activities in Saclay. These include guides for Running Trails, Road Cycling Routes, Hiking, Cycling, MTB Trails, and Gravel Biking.
The primary official source for tourism information is the Destination Paris-Saclay Tourist Office. While a direct phone number for the tourism office is not explicitly provided, the general phone number for the Mairie de Saclay (municipality) is +33 (0)1 69 41 02 83. The official tourism website is Destination Paris-Saclay.
Yes, the Saclay area is integrated into several well-known long-distance routes. These include sections of the Camino de Santiago (Routes of Santiago de Compostela), the Charles Péguy trail, and the Véloscénie cycle route. This makes it suitable for touring cyclists and long-distance hikers.
The Saclay Plateau is a significant geographical feature of the region, characterized by vast agricultural zones and forested areas. It provides diverse backdrops for outdoor pursuits, with trails like 'Les rigoles du Plateau' allowing exploration of its landscapes and proximity to the Bièvre river.

