La Cresse, a region in the Aveyron department of France, is situated within the Grands Causses Regional Natural Park. It features a diverse landscape characterized by the dramatic Gorges du Tarn and Jonte, the open plateaus of the Causse Noir, and extensive forested tracks. The area offers varied terrain, including riverside paths along the Tarn and unique geological formations, providing a setting for several sports like hiking, gravel biking, road cycling, jogging, and more.
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Average rating
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4.4
(22)
117
hikers
12.3km
04:00
500m
500m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

2.5
(4)
17
hikers
5.90km
01:47
180m
180m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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29
hikers
11.4km
03:24
350m
350m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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32
hikers
10.4km
03:19
450m
450m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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77
riders
48.2km
03:57
690m
690m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
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24
riders
76.4km
06:24
1,270m
1,270m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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271
riders
144km
10:36
2,070m
2,070m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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63
riders
81.0km
06:00
1,360m
1,360m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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331
riders
60.3km
03:21
1,200m
1,200m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
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180
riders
73.7km
03:28
950m
950m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.3
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98
riders
21.8km
00:56
130m
130m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

3.4
(5)
93
riders
66.9km
03:09
770m
770m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
(6)
124
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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76
riders
76.5km
05:00
1,060m
1,060m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.9
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76
riders
53.1km
03:32
790m
790m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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29
riders
46.9km
02:46
300m
300m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.2
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31
riders
24.0km
01:29
260m
260m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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22
riders
31.7km
02:27
670m
670m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
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25
riders
21.1km
01:16
250m
250m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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10
riders
24.0km
02:07
560m
560m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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29
runners
18.4km
02:03
380m
380m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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35
runners
10.5km
01:08
140m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
runners
6.35km
00:43
140m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
runners
25.6km
03:15
790m
790m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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La Cresse offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, gravel biking, road cycling, jogging, touring cycling, mountain biking, and mountaineering. The region features diverse terrain from the Gorges du Tarn to the Causse Noir plateaus. More than 20 routes are available across these sports. The area is part of the Grands Causses Regional Natural Park.
La Cresse provides numerous marked hiking trails catering to various fitness levels. Popular routes include the 'Sentier du Piédestal de Fontaneilles' which offers panoramic views of the Tarn Valley. The 'L'Ermitage Saint-Michel et les corniches du Causse Noir' hike provides views along the Jonte gorges. More information can be found in the Hiking around La Cresse guide.
Yes, La Cresse is part of the broader Grands Causses region, recognized as a 'Terre de Gravel.' This initiative has developed 500 km (310 miles) of routes and 11 FFC-labeled itineraries. These routes utilize rustic roads, rolling paths, and forest tracks. The Gravel biking around La Cresse guide provides specific options.
The area around La Cresse offers a variety of road cycling routes, ranging from moderate to hard, with significant elevation changes. Routes often feature well-paved surfaces and offer scenic views, such as the loop from Compeyre to Peyrelau Village. The Road Cycling Routes around La Cresse guide details available tours.
La Cresse is known for the dramatic Gorges du Tarn and Jonte, and the open plateaus of the Causse Noir. Notable natural monuments include the 'Vase de Sèvres and Vase de Chine,' unique monoliths of the Causse Méjean. Historical sites like the medieval hamlet of Caylus and views of the Millau Viaduct are also highlights.
La Cresse offers diverse terrain, and while specific family-friendly routes are not detailed, the presence of tranquil paths along the Tarn river and routes through orchards suggests gentler options. It is advisable to consult individual route descriptions for suitability for all ages. The Hiking around La Cresse guide can help identify suitable trails.
La Cresse is a popular destination for outdoor activities on komoot, with more than 44,000 visitors having explored its routes. The region's 29 routes have an average rating of 4.49 out of 5 stars from over 3,000 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Komoot offers several guides for La Cresse, including Hiking around La Cresse, Gravel biking around La Cresse, and Road Cycling Routes around La Cresse. Additional guides cover running, touring cycling, mountain biking, and mountaineering. These guides provide detailed information and route suggestions for various sports.
Yes, La Cresse provides varied landscapes suitable for jogging. Options range from paths along the Tarn river to winding routes through orchards and wide forest tracks. Routes are available for different skill levels, including challenging ascents and gentler riverside runs. The Running Trails around La Cresse guide offers specific routes.
The official website for the municipality of La Cresse is lacresse.fr. For direct contact, the phone number for the Mairie (Town Hall) of La Cresse is +33565590149. These resources can provide local information and assistance.
The terrain for cycling in La Cresse is diverse, ranging from well-paved roads for road cycling to rustic roads, rolling paths, and forest tracks for gravel biking. There are significant elevation changes, particularly for road cycling, and varied surfaces suitable for different bike types. The region's landscape includes deep gorges and open plateaus.
Yes, La Cresse offers mountain biking opportunities. The region's diverse terrain, including forest tracks and varied paths, is suitable for MTB. The MTB Trails around La Cresse guide provides specific routes and information for mountain bikers.

