Saint-Alban-D'Ay, a region in the Ardèche department of France, presents a diverse landscape for outdoor activities. The area is characterized by a blend of plains and mountains, including the Grandbeau Forest and the scenic Ay and Cance Valleys. This varied topography provides a setting for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, hiking, and more. Natural features such as the Roche des Vents offer panoramic views over the surrounding valleys.
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18
riders
38.5km
02:03
670m
670m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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55.4km
02:44
650m
650m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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56.7km
02:54
920m
920m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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41.2km
02:01
590m
590m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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51
hikers
14.9km
04:16
340m
340m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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10.7km
03:15
350m
350m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15
hikers
14.6km
04:38
600m
600m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.56km
01:36
140m
140m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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59
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44.3km
02:50
570m
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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55.3km
03:34
670m
670m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

33
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49.3km
03:27
900m
900m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
38.3km
02:33
590m
590m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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18
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33.2km
03:21
990m
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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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33.1km
03:36
1,030m
1,030m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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55.8km
05:16
1,370m
1,370m
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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7
riders
30.7km
02:28
580m
580m
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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11
riders
68.6km
04:59
1,450m
1,450m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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33.0km
02:55
1,000m
1,000m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15.3km
01:05
230m
230m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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42.9km
03:20
1,150m
1,150m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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runners
6.75km
00:45
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11.5km
01:17
140m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.1km
01:04
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5
runners
7.55km
00:56
190m
180m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Saint-Alban-D'Ay offers a diverse range of outdoor activities, including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features a blend of plains and mountains, providing varied terrain for these sports.
Saint-Alban-D'Ay features more than 20 routes across various sports, which have been explored by over 11,000 visitors. These routes have an average rating of 4.48 out of 5 stars.
Saint-Alban-D'Ay is popular for road cycling, offering routes through scenic landscapes with varying difficulty levels. The area hosts events like "L'Ardéchoise," which includes challenging ascents. More information is available in the guide Road Cycling Routes around Saint-Alban-D'Ay.
Saint-Alban-D'Ay provides a diverse network of mountain biking trails, ranging from technical sections to routes with magnificent panoramas. Trails like "Windy Rock" offer impressive views over the Ay and Cance valleys. Explore options in the guide MTB Trails around Saint-Alban-D'Ay.
Numerous marked hiking trails in Saint-Alban-D'Ay cater to various skill levels, from leisurely walks to challenging routes. The Grandbeau Forest offers accessible paths, and trails like "The rock of the winds" provide scenic views. Find more details in the guide Hiking around Saint-Alban-D'Ay.
The Grandbeau Forest features trails accessible to people with reduced mobility, including a panoramic route. This forest also offers picnic tables and children's games, making it suitable for families. Some hiking and touring cycling routes are also designed for easier access.
The Roche des Vents provides panoramic views over the Ay and Cance valleys. The Grandbeau Forest is a significant natural area with diverse flora and fauna. The Ay and Cance Valleys themselves offer magnificent scenery for outdoor pursuits.
The area is rich in historical points of interest, including the "truffole" fountain, where potatoes were first planted in 1540. Other sites include the plague cross and the Saint Roch well. Several castles, such as La Faurie and Les Rieux, also surround the village.
Komoot offers several guides for the region, including Road Cycling Routes around Saint-Alban-D'Ay, Cycling around Saint-Alban-D'Ay, MTB Trails around Saint-Alban-D'Ay, and Hiking around Saint-Alban-D'Ay. Guides for Jogging and Gravel biking are also available.
The official website for the Mairie (Town Hall) of Saint-Alban-D'Ay is mairie-saintalbanday.fr. The general contact phone number for the Mairie is +33475674303.
Saint-Alban-D'Ay is suitable for touring cycling, with well-marked trails linking viewpoints and rivers. The "Val d'Ay" tour and a downhill route from Lalouvesc to Sarras along the Ay valley are notable options. E-bike tours are also available for easier ascents.
The Grandbeau Forest is a natural and educational forest featuring playful and athletic trails. It provides a restful setting with illustrations of local fauna and flora, picnic tables, and children's games. It also includes a panoramic route accessible to people with reduced mobility.

