Grospierres is a commune located in the Ardèche department of southern France, characterized by its diverse and picturesque landscapes. The region features a varied terrain, with elevations ranging from 96 to 550 meters, encompassing valleys, hills, and limestone formations. This geographical diversity makes Grospierres suitable for several outdoor sports like hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, and more. The area is defined by its natural features, including the nearby Gorges de l'Ardèche and the unique Bois de Païolive forest.
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4.22km
01:16
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.2km
03:08
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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5.25km
01:33
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Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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28.3km
01:48
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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02:21
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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20.7km
01:13
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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54.1km
02:22
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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

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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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11.2km
01:12
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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00:56
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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41.3km
02:29
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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38.1km
02:07
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10.3km
03:24
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Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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8.33km
02:39
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280m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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10.4km
03:17
280m
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Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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120m
Hard mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Grospierres offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Jogging, Gravel biking, and Mountaineering. The region features more than 150 routes across these sports. More than 9,000 visitors have explored routes in Grospierres.
Grospierres has more than 30 hiking routes. Popular trails include those leading to the Résurgence de la Font Vive and paths through the Bois de Païolive. Hikers can find detailed information in the Hiking around Grospierres guide.
Yes, Grospierres offers trails suitable for families. The Via Ardèche greenway provides secured, flat paths ideal for easy walks. Many routes explore natural features like the Résurgence de la Font Vive, which is accessible via a marked path.
Notable natural features include the Résurgence de la Font Vive, a natural resurgence with strikingly colored water. The Bois de Païolive, an ancient forest with unique limestone formations, is also nearby. The Gorges de l'Ardèche and the natural arch of Pont d'Arc are located in the surrounding area.
Grospierres is connected to the Via Ardèche, a 17-mile (28 km) greenway built on an old railway line, suitable for road and touring cycling. The region also offers numerous scenic routes through vineyards and small villages. More information is available in the Road Cycling Routes around Grospierres and Cycling around Grospierres guides.
Grospierres and its surroundings offer a selection of mountain biking trails. These include routes like "Il Grezzo," "Mojo," and "Col de la Cize," which provide varying levels of challenge. The Grande Traversée de l'Ardèche mountain biking route also passes through the region. Consult the MTB Trails around Grospierres guide for details.
The Via Ardèche is a greenway built on an old railway line, offering 17 miles (28 km) of secured paths. It is suitable for touring and road cycling, as well as hiking. The route provides panoramas of the Ardèche river, southern Ardèche plains, and the Cévennes mountains, featuring viaducts and tunnels.
Grospierres is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 9,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from over 1,500 ratings. There are more than 150 routes available across various sports.
Komoot offers several guides for Grospierres, including Hiking around Grospierres, Road Cycling Routes around Grospierres, and MTB Trails around Grospierres. Other guides cover Touring cycling, Jogging, Gravel biking, and Mountain Hikes.
The official website for the municipality of Grospierres is grospierres.fr. For general inquiries about activities in the Ardèche, regional tourist offices can assist. A general contact number for the region is +33 4 75 39 67 17.
Yes, the Grospierres region features numerous dolmens, which are megalithic burial sites. These can be discovered on instructive walks, such as the Dolmen de la Combe de Bonne Fille. The area also has historical sites and castles.
Grospierres features diverse terrain, with elevations ranging from 315 feet (96 meters) to 1,800 feet (550 meters). The landscape includes valleys, hills, limestone formations, chestnut and lavender forests, and vineyards. The area also offers views of the Chassezac gorges.

