Le Brignon, a region situated in the Haute-Loire department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in France, offers diverse landscapes for outdoor activities. The area is characterized by its volcanic formations, the wild upper valley of the Loire River, and notable crêtes (ridges) that provide varied terrain. These natural features, including the Plateau du Fraisse and Lizieux Forest, create an environment suitable for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, jogging, and more.
Le Brignon provides…
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runners
34.2km
04:14
840m
840m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

16
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
8.76km
01:09
240m
240m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
14.3km
01:45
370m
370m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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274
riders
54.7km
03:44
570m
570m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
19.9km
01:21
230m
230m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12
riders
47.5km
03:14
800m
800m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
35.4km
02:26
560m
560m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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60
hikers
2.01km
00:34
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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33
hikers
5.93km
01:42
140m
140m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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31
hikers
15.0km
04:34
480m
480m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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35
hikers
8.74km
02:35
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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87
riders
45.6km
02:52
480m
490m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12
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43.1km
03:25
730m
730m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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24.5km
01:54
450m
450m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
38.9km
03:17
690m
690m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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44
riders
58.8km
03:33
680m
680m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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32.9km
02:31
700m
700m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
31.6km
02:24
690m
690m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
92.3km
06:13
1,700m
1,700m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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21
riders
38.8km
02:07
810m
810m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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9
riders
44.2km
02:21
850m
850m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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9
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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15
riders
26.8km
01:16
370m
370m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Le Brignon offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Jogging, Road cycling, and Gravel biking. The region features 16 routes for these sports, catering to different skill levels.
Le Brignon is situated in the Haute-Loire department, within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. It is known for its diverse landscapes, including volcanic formations and the upper valley of the Loire River.
Le Brignon features numerous hiking trails, from easy walks to more challenging routes. Popular options include paths offering panoramic views of the Loire and a loop around the Cascade de la Beaume. More details can be found in the Hiking around Le Brignon guide.
Yes, Le Brignon provides extensive opportunities for mountain biking, including sections of the Grande Traversée VTT de la Haute-Loire. There are also dedicated enduro mountain bike trails in the Lizieux forest. Explore routes in the MTB Trails around Le Brignon guide.
Touring cyclists can enjoy routes through varied landscapes, including greenways and roads traversing volcanic terrain and the gorges of the Loire River. Road cycling and gravel biking routes are also available. Refer to the Cycling around Le Brignon guide for more information.
Le Brignon is part of several long-distance paths. These include sections of the GR3, the Stevenson trail (Chemin de Stevenson), and the Camino de Santiago (Chemin de Saint Jacques de Compostelle).
Key natural features include the Cascade de la Beaume, a 30-meter waterfall accessible via a developed path. The region also features the wild Loire River and its gorges, along with distinct volcanic formations.
The abundance of hiking trails and less challenging cycling routes makes Le Brignon suitable for jogging. Many scenic paths are ideal for running through nature. A dedicated guide is available: Running Trails around Le Brignon.
Outdoor routes in Le Brignon have an average rating of 4.56 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from more than 8,000 visitors who have explored the region's 16 routes.
Komoot offers several guides for Le Brignon, covering various activities. These include Hiking around Le Brignon, MTB Trails around Le Brignon, and Cycling around Le Brignon.
The official website for the Mairie (Town Hall) of Le Brignon is https://www.lebrignon.fr/. This site provides local information about the area.
The Mairie of Le Brignon can be reached at 04 71 57 19 88. For tourism-related inquiries covering Le Brignon, the local tourism office in Le Puy-en-Velay can be contacted at +33(0)4.71.09.38.41.

