Bouvante is a region in France's Drôme department, situated within the Vercors Regional Natural Park. This area is characterized by its mountainous terrain, including the foot of the Col de la Bataille, and features extensive forests and waterways. The diverse landscape provides a setting for several sports like hiking, road cycling, jogging, touring cycling, and more. Its natural environment offers varied opportunities for outdoor pursuits.
Bouvante offers more than 100 routes for outdoor activities, covering…
103
Routes
4.5
(283)
Average rating
2692
People visited

4.9
(61)
306
hikers
9.23km
02:56
350m
360m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(34)
211
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(7)
63
hikers
15.1km
05:05
680m
690m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.2
(21)
77
hikers
11.1km
03:31
450m
450m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
runners
8.37km
01:04
190m
200m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

4.0
(2)
48
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

43
runners
37.5km
04:59
1,200m
1,200m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

12
runners
7.57km
01:11
340m
340m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(6)
235
riders
55.1km
03:16
1,410m
1,410m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
(9)
239
riders
71.4km
04:06
1,650m
1,650m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.5
(13)
82
riders
28km
01:17
310m
310m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.9
(15)
26
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.7
(17)
199
riders
51.6km
03:37
1,030m
1,030m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(9)
128
riders
57.2km
04:44
1,360m
1,360m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(4)
31
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
riders
26.8km
02:35
540m
540m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
(4)
22
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(3)
18
riders
25.2km
02:28
550m
550m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.7
(3)
23
riders
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.0
(2)
25
riders
42.3km
04:24
1,140m
1,140m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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5.0
(2)
15
riders
46.4km
03:14
960m
960m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(3)
19
riders
22.2km
01:31
390m
390m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
riders
76.3km
06:09
1,790m
1,790m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
2
riders
23.7km
01:50
460m
460m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
hikers
2.07km
01:07
170m
170m
Hard mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4
hikers
20.0km
07:20
950m
950m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
(1)
3
hikers
8.19km
03:03
500m
500m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
hikers
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Bouvante offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Jogging, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Gravel biking, and Mountaineering. The region provides diverse terrain within the Vercors Regional Natural Park, suitable for various pursuits. More than 100 routes are available for exploration.
Bouvante features 144 routes for various outdoor activities. These routes have been explored by more than 18,000 visitors and hold an average rating of 4.52 out of 5 stars. The community has contributed over 1,400 ratings for the available tours.
Bouvante is a prime hiking destination within the Vercors Regional Natural Park, offering 71 hiking routes. Notable areas include circuits through the Lente forest and trails leading to the Réserve naturelle des Hauts Plateaux. Explore specific options in the Hiking around Bouvante guide.
Yes, Bouvante is situated in a region known for road cycling, with 5 dedicated routes available. The area includes passes like the Col de la Bataille and offers scenic rides through the Drôme department. Find detailed routes in the Road Cycling Routes around Bouvante guide.
Bouvante is located within the Vercors Regional Natural Park, characterized by mountainous terrain, deep caves, and vast forests like the forest of Lente. The region features the Lyonne river, an artificial lake, and is near the Gorges de la Bourne. The highest point of the Vercors massif, Grand Veymont, reaches 7,680 feet (2,341 meters).
Bouvante offers 20 mountain biking routes, providing diverse terrain for riders. The Vercors region is known for extensive mountain biking trails, including sections of "Les Chemins du Soleil" and "the Grande Traversée du Vercors." Consult the MTB Trails around Bouvante guide for more information.
Komoot offers several guides for Bouvante, including Hiking around Bouvante, Road Cycling Routes around Bouvante, and Running Trails around Bouvante. Additional guides cover Cycling, MTB Trails, Gravel biking, and Mountain Hikes around the region.
Yes, Bouvante provides 31 dedicated jogging routes. The region's quiet paths through forests and varied terrains offer picturesque settings for running. The Running Trails around Bouvante guide details specific options.
The Vercors region, including Bouvante, offers unique experiences year-round. The landscape transforms with the seasons, from spring awakenings to autumn colors, providing varied conditions for outdoor pursuits. Specific seasonal recommendations depend on the activity.
For tourism information and assistance, the Office de Tourisme in Saint-Jean-en-Royans, which serves Bouvante, can be reached at +33 (0)4 75 48 61 39. The official town hall contact number is +33 (0)4 75 48 57 85.
Bouvante offers 1 mountaineering route, catering to those seeking more challenging ascents. The mountainous environment of the Vercors Regional Natural Park provides suitable terrain for such activities. Further details can be found in the Mountain Hikes around Bouvante guide.
The Vercors Regional Natural Park is an expansive protected area covering 205,000 hectares across 85 municipalities in France. It is known for its preserved natural environment, diverse terrain, and extensive network of 2,850 miles (4,600 kilometers) of trails. Bouvante is located within this park.

