Saint-Marcel-Lès-Valence, a region in the Drôme department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, is situated on the left bank of the Rhône River, near the Isère River, and lies within a few kilometers of their confluence. This location provides a diverse landscape, ranging from riverbanks to the foothills of the Vercors and Ardèche mountains. The area is characterized by a lush green environment, with rural and agricultural charm, including fields, orchards, and vineyards, making it suitable for several sports like touring cycling, road…
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4.4
(17)
146
hikers
8.11km
02:17
170m
160m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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24
hikers
8.11km
02:19
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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14
hikers
5.55km
01:35
130m
130m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

20
hikers
6.63km
01:43
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.9
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594
riders
82.8km
04:30
1,610m
1,610m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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58
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

40
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

28
riders
40.1km
01:42
280m
280m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.7
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301
riders
66.9km
04:40
1,210m
1,210m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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29
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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44
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43.2km
02:54
630m
630m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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26
riders
45.5km
03:17
690m
690m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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40
riders
63.1km
03:16
330m
330m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14
riders
43.2km
02:39
360m
360m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
riders
37.9km
02:13
180m
180m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
riders
29.7km
02:28
660m
660m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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11
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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31
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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11
riders
22.2km
01:39
340m
340m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(2)
9
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9
runners
6.54km
00:41
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
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5.03km
00:31
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
5.53km
00:34
20m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
runners
6.99km
00:43
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Saint-Marcel-Lès-Valence offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Touring cycling, Road cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, Gravel biking, and Jogging. The region features 49 routes across these sports, with an average rating of 4.44 stars from more than 2,700 ratings.
Cycling routes in Saint-Marcel-Lès-Valence include options for touring, road cycling, and mountain biking. The Drôme department, where Saint-Marcel-Lès-Valence is located, features more than 2,200 miles (3,600 kilometers) of cycling routes. Specific guides are available for Cycling around Saint-Marcel-Lès-Valence and Road Cycling Routes around Saint-Marcel-Lès-Valence.
Saint-Marcel-Lès-Valence offers marked walking routes ranging from 4 to 9 miles (7 to 15 kilometers) for exploring local green spaces and rural heritage. The wider Valence Romans area provides additional hiking trails, particularly in the foothills of the Vercors. A guide for Hiking around Saint-Marcel-Lès-Valence is available.
The terrain around Saint-Marcel-Lès-Valence is diverse, influenced by its location near the Rhône and Isère rivers and the foothills of the Vercors and Ardèche mountains. Trails can feature riverbanks, lush green environments, and rural landscapes with fields, orchards, and vineyards. The Drôme region also offers natural features like viewpoints and forests.
Yes, Saint-Marcel-Lès-Valence offers mountain biking opportunities. The Drôme Valley provides a variety of mountain biking routes through pine forests and vineyards. The Pays de Saillans alone features more than 300 miles (500 kilometers) of mountain bike trails. A guide for MTB Trails around Saint-Marcel-Lès-Valence is available.
The ViaRhôna is an 500-mile (815-kilometer) cycling route that follows the Rhône River from the Alps to the Mediterranean. Segments of this route near Valence, which is close to Saint-Marcel-Lès-Valence, offer bikepacking experiences through vineyards, orchards, and natural scenery. This makes parts of the ViaRhôna accessible from the area.
Gravel biking is an available sport in Saint-Marcel-Lès-Valence. The region's diverse terrain, including rural roads and paths through agricultural areas, is suitable for gravel biking. A guide for Gravel biking around Saint-Marcel-Lès-Valence provides specific route information.
Saint-Marcel-Lès-Valence offers trails suitable for jogging. These routes allow for exploration of the local green spaces and rural environment. A dedicated guide for Running Trails around Saint-Marcel-Lès-Valence is available to help find specific routes.
The outdoor routes in Saint-Marcel-Lès-Valence are popular on komoot, with more than 36,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes collectively hold an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 stars, based on over 2,700 ratings.
The official website for the Mairie (Town Hall) of Saint-Marcel-Lès-Valence is www.saint-marcel-les-valence.fr. The general phone number for the Mairie is +33475587003.
The region offers a range of routes, including marked walking routes and quiet country roads suitable for touring cycling, which can be appropriate for beginners or families. The diverse landscape allows for varied difficulty levels, though specific 'family-friendly' designations are not detailed in the provided data.

