Firminy, a region in the Loire department of France, offers a diverse landscape for outdoor activities. The area is characterized by green hills, extensive forests, and the Loire River, which carves picturesque gorges. This varied terrain provides environments suitable for several sports like road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more. Firminy's natural features create a setting for exploration and active pursuits.
Firminy provides a range of outdoor activities for enthusiasts. The region features more than 50 routes across several sports, including road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, gravel biking, and jogging. These routes traverse the varied terrain, from the green hills and forests to paths along the Loire River. For those interested in exploring the area on foot, numerous trails are available, as detailed in the Hiking around Firminy guide. Cyclists can find suitable paths for different disciplines, with options for road cycling, mountain biking, and touring, which can be further explored in the Road Cycling Routes around Firminy and MTB Trails around Firminy guides. More than 15,000 visitors have shared their experiences in Firminy, resulting in an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars for the routes.
76
Routes
4.4
(81)
Average rating
852
People visited

4.7
(7)
83
hikers
6.36km
01:50
150m
150m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(3)
18
hikers
8.85km
02:53
400m
400m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(9)
19
hikers
20.9km
05:56
420m
420m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(3)
13
hikers
19.4km
05:49
590m
590m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(5)
55
riders
31.9km
01:52
670m
670m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

30
riders
84.8km
04:31
1,250m
1,250m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

17
riders
22.6km
01:13
360m
360m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

19
riders
104km
05:51
1,970m
1,970m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.8
(12)
40
riders
55.1km
03:46
840m
840m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
51
riders
43.5km
03:08
750m
750m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(3)
14
riders
28.5km
02:01
530m
530m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
13
riders
36.4km
03:16
810m
810m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(5)
20
riders
18.0km
01:27
290m
290m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
6
riders
43.2km
04:06
1,080m
1,080m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(4)
10
riders
19.7km
01:57
540m
540m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
18.7km
01:19
170m
170m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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14
runners
6.83km
00:45
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
11
runners
26.6km
03:26
900m
900m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
runners
12.9km
01:23
190m
190m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
riders
33.7km
02:28
550m
550m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
37.7km
03:26
840m
850m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
8
riders
38.6km
02:41
760m
760m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
60.5km
04:59
1,220m
1,220m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Firminy offers a range of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Gravel biking, and Jogging. The region features green hills, forests, and the Loire River, providing varied terrain for exploration. More than 90 routes are available on komoot for these sports.
Firminy has suitable infrastructure for road cycling, having hosted professional events like the Critérium du Dauphiné. Cyclists can find various routes, from scenic rides through green hills to challenging paths. For detailed options, consult the Road Cycling Routes around Firminy guide.
The region's diverse terrain includes options suitable for various skill levels, including beginner road cyclists. While specific 'easy' routes are not individually highlighted, the general road cycling guide provides a range of choices. Users can filter routes by difficulty on komoot to find suitable paths.
Firminy offers numerous hiking trails, ranging from accessible paths to more challenging forest routes. Popular options include the 'Hiking loop from Unieux' (4.0 miles [6.5 km]) and the 'Path along the Loire River – The Loire loop from Firminy' (13.0 miles [20.9 km]). More trails are available in the Hiking around Firminy guide.
Firminy features 92 hectares of green spaces and pedestrian paths suitable for family outings. Activities like accrobranche (tree-top adventure courses) are available nearby at Acr'Oforez. Many hiking and cycling routes are accessible for various age groups, and can be filtered by difficulty on komoot.
Scenic highlights in Firminy include the picturesque Loire River gorges, offering impressive views. The Tour d'Oriol provides panoramic vistas of the surrounding landscape. The Grangent Dam, with the Château de Grangent on an island, is also a notable sight.
There are more than 90 routes available on komoot for Firminy, covering sports such as Road cycling, Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Gravel biking, and Jogging. These routes have been shared by more than 15,000 visitors.
Komoot offers several guides for Firminy, including Road Cycling Routes around Firminy, Hiking around Firminy, Cycling around Firminy, MTB Trails around Firminy, Gravel biking around Firminy, and Running Trails around Firminy.
The official website for the city of Firminy is www.ville-firminy.fr. This site provides information about local services and attractions. For general inquiries, the town hall can be contacted at +33 4 77 40 50 60.
Yes, Firminy offers mountain biking trails, with the 'Côtes de l'Ondaine' being a notable moderate route of 17.5 miles [28.1 km]. The region's green hills and forests provide diverse terrain for mountain biking. More options are available in the MTB Trails around Firminy guide.
Routes in Firminy on komoot have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. This rating is based on feedback from more than 1,600 users who have completed and reviewed routes in the area.
Firminy is popular for several types of cycling, including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The varied landscape supports different cycling disciplines, from paved roads to off-road trails. Guides are available for each of these cycling types.

