Things to Do around Margencel
Margencel, a commune in the Haute-Savoie department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, offers a diverse environment for outdoor activities. The area features a blend of lakeside access to Lake Geneva, agricultural lands, and forests, with the Alps providing a distant backdrop. This varied landscape supports several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, jogging, mountain biking, and gravel biking.
Things to Do in Margencel
Margencel provides opportunities for various outdoor pursuits, with more than 10 routes available across several sports like…
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123km
06:47
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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29.3km
01:41
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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99.9km
05:44
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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53.4km
02:25
570m
570m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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22.7km
01:27
200m
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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14.7km
00:56
150m
150m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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38.7km
02:42
750m
750m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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85.3km
06:24
2,070m
2,070m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.40km
01:21
160m
160m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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11.4km
03:22
300m
300m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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6.81km
01:45
30m
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7.04km
01:50
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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runners
24.1km
02:32
230m
230m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9.86km
01:04
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8.86km
00:55
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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runners
7.93km
00:50
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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riders
34.3km
03:20
970m
970m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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33.2km
02:26
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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riders
32.6km
02:50
930m
930m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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18.3km
01:16
140m
140m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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riders
56.1km
04:18
1,330m
1,330m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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117km
07:08
970m
970m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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17.7km
01:15
290m
290m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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riders
38.7km
02:33
610m
610m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Frequently asked questions
What outdoor activities are available in Margencel?
Margencel offers a range of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features diverse landscapes such as lakeside access to Lake Geneva, agricultural lands, and forests.
How popular are outdoor routes in Margencel on komoot?
Margencel's outdoor routes have been explored by more than 30,000 visitors on komoot. The available routes have an average rating of 4.39 out of 5 stars from over 1,600 ratings.
Are there road cycling routes in Margencel?
Yes, Margencel and its surrounding areas offer road cycling routes. Cyclists can explore scenic rides through agricultural areas and forests. More information is available in the Road Cycling Routes around Margencel guide.
What touring cycling options are there in Margencel?
Margencel provides opportunities for touring cycling, with routes that traverse varied landscapes. These routes often pass through agricultural lands and forests. A dedicated guide, Cycling around Margencel, offers further details.
Are there hiking trails in Margencel?
Margencel offers several hiking trails suitable for various fitness levels. Routes include loops around historic sites and excursions to discover old mills. The Hiking around Margencel guide provides detailed information on these paths.
Where can I find jogging routes in Margencel?
Margencel has suitable paths for joggers, reflecting a local culture that embraces running. The natural environment, with its combination of flat agricultural lands and gently rolling terrain, offers diverse options. Refer to the Running Trails around Margencel guide for specific routes.
Are there mountain biking trails in Margencel?
Yes, Margencel offers mountain biking trails. The region's diverse terrain, including forests and agricultural areas, provides suitable environments for MTB. The MTB Trails around Margencel guide details available routes.
What are the options for gravel biking in Margencel?
Gravel biking is an available activity in Margencel, utilizing the varied landscapes of the region. Routes can be found through agricultural lands and forests. The Gravel biking around Margencel guide provides specific route information.
What natural features can be found in Margencel?
Margencel features direct access to Lake Geneva via the port of Séchex, which includes port and Redon beaches. The commune also contains two Natura 2000 sites, agricultural lands, forests, and the Redon river. The Alps provide a distant backdrop.
Are there family-friendly outdoor routes in Margencel?
Margencel offers routes suitable for various fitness levels, including options that can be enjoyed by families. The presence of local running events and diverse trails suggests accessible paths for different ages and abilities.
How many outdoor routes are available in Margencel?
There are 15 outdoor routes available in Margencel across various sports. These include options for hiking, jogging, mountain biking, and touring cycling.
What komoot guides are available for Margencel?
Komoot offers several guides for Margencel, including Road Cycling Routes around Margencel, Cycling around Margencel, Hiking around Margencel, Running Trails around Margencel, MTB Trails around Margencel, and Gravel biking around Margencel.
How can I contact the Margencel municipality?
The official website for the Margencel municipality is mairie-margencel.fr. The phone number for the Mairie de Margencel is +33450704452.
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