Joyeuse, a region in the southern Ardèche department of France, presents a varied landscape for outdoor pursuits. The area features a combination of medieval history and natural environments, including dramatic gorges, unique rock formations, and mountainous terrain. This diverse geography provides opportunities for several sports like road cycling, jogging, touring cycling, hiking, and more.
The Joyeuse region offers more than 100 routes for outdoor activities, catering to various interests and fitness levels. Road cyclists can…
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5.0
(16)
305
riders
76.6km
04:25
1,570m
1,570m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
(6)
90
riders
77.1km
04:13
1,500m
1,500m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

1.0
(1)
43
riders
62.3km
03:34
1,110m
1,110m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.7
(3)
33
riders
33.5km
01:41
490m
490m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
(4)
88
runners
24.6km
03:06
380m
380m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
(1)
54
runners
14.8km
01:48
250m
250m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.0
(1)
37
runners
8.01km
00:59
180m
180m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

29
runners
8.48km
01:01
190m
190m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
(14)
125
riders
33.8km
02:15
480m
480m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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51
riders
48.5km
03:28
990m
1,000m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(3)
53
riders
9.53km
00:37
60m
60m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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46
riders
29.0km
01:57
450m
450m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(9)
46
riders
31.3km
02:10
370m
370m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.4
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39
riders
22.0km
01:47
380m
380m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.3
(4)
18
riders
43.7km
02:59
690m
690m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.7
(3)
18
riders
42.5km
02:43
460m
460m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.1
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27
hikers
11.2km
03:12
220m
220m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.7
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25
hikers
9.26km
02:43
110m
110m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.5
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22
hikers
17.2km
04:50
350m
350m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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19
hikers
7.32km
02:05
160m
160m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.8
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39
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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29
riders
56.6km
03:43
800m
790m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(6)
52
riders
37.0km
02:03
380m
380m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
35.4km
03:24
1,160m
1,160m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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3
hikers
8.33km
02:39
280m
280m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
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3
hikers
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

2
hikers
4.81km
01:22
60m
60m
Moderate mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

2
hikers
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Joyeuse offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Jogging, Touring cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, Gravel biking, and Mountaineering. The region features more than 100 routes for exploration.
More than 21,000 visitors have explored routes in Joyeuse on komoot. The routes have an average rating of 4.47 out of 5 stars from over 3,800 ratings.
Joyeuse offers numerous road cycling routes, ranging from moderate rides to challenging climbs with significant elevation gains. Information on these routes can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Joyeuse guide.
Touring cyclists can find peaceful roads winding through hills and valleys in Joyeuse. These routes allow for exploration of the scenic Ardèche landscape. Further details are available in the Cycling around Joyeuse guide.
Joyeuse provides access to diverse hiking trails, including those in the Bois de Païolive and the Gorges de l'Ardèche. The Hiking around Joyeuse guide offers detailed information on various routes.
Joyeuse offers varied terrain suitable for jogging, with options for both gentle runs and more strenuous efforts. Specific routes are highlighted in the Running Trails around Joyeuse guide.
The region is close to the Gorges de l'Ardèche, a grand site of France known for dramatic scenery. The Bois de Païolive, approximately 7 miles (11 km) away, features unique rock formations and ancient woodland. The Tanargue, about 12 miles (20 km) distant, offers mountainous terrain and scenic vistas.
Joyeuse offers mountain biking routes for various skill levels. Information on these trails can be found in the MTB Trails around Joyeuse guide.
Komoot offers several guides for Joyeuse, including Road Cycling Routes, Running Trails, Cycling, Hiking, MTB Trails, Gravel Biking, and Mountain Hikes.
The official website for Joyeuse is joyeuse.io. This site provides general information about the region.
The secretariat phone number for the Mairie de Joyeuse (Town Hall) is +33 1 47 07 17 19. This number can be used for general inquiries about the municipality.
Joyeuse offers options for gravel biking enthusiasts. Specific routes and information can be found in the Gravel biking around Joyeuse guide.

