Dunières is a region located in the Haute-Loire department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in France, characterized by a diverse natural environment well-suited for outdoor pursuits. The landscape features the scenic Gorges de la Dunières, the high-altitude Col du Tracol, and extensive forested areas like the Dunières-Riotord massif. This varied terrain provides opportunities for several sports like touring cycling, road cycling, hiking, mountain biking, and more.
The Dunières region offers a wide range of outdoor activities, with…
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8
riders
55.9km
02:53
790m
790m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

21
riders
60.2km
03:05
930m
920m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

18
riders
21.0km
00:57
240m
240m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

11
riders
58.5km
02:54
820m
820m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4
riders
57.0km
03:46
820m
820m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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200
riders
55.6km
03:28
610m
610m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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104
riders
38.9km
02:34
470m
470m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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31
riders
54.2km
03:24
580m
580m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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26
runners
20.4km
02:09
230m
230m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
runners
12.5km
01:26
330m
330m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
runners
13.5km
01:30
310m
310m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
runners
11.4km
01:23
330m
330m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
hikers
7.18km
02:05
190m
190m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
hikers
12.3km
03:29
280m
280m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
hikers
16.1km
04:34
360m
350m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
hikers
8.85km
02:28
170m
170m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
riders
72.6km
06:16
1,310m
1,310m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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20
riders
25.5km
01:36
350m
350m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
riders
86.1km
08:07
1,870m
1,870m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
riders
19.9km
01:09
200m
200m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
riders
37.7km
03:26
840m
850m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
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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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4
riders
28.8km
02:29
590m
590m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
riders
128km
08:24
1,870m
1,870m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Dunières offers a variety of outdoor activities including touring cycling, road cycling, hiking, mountain biking, jogging, and gravel biking. The region features 89 routes for these sports, with an average rating of 4.42 stars from more than 7,000 visitors.
Komoot provides several guides for Dunières, covering various activities. These include Cycling around Dunières, Road Cycling Routes around Dunières, and Hiking around Dunières. Additional guides are available for mountain biking, running, and gravel biking.
The Dunières region offers diverse touring cycling routes, including the "Sarcenas Viaduct loop from Dunières" and the more challenging "Lake Lavalette loop from Dunières." The "Via Fluvia" and the "Voie verte La Tracolline" also provide dedicated paths for cycling. More information is available in the Cycling around Dunières guide.
The "Voie verte La Tracolline" is a dedicated path accessible from Dunières, offering a pleasant cycling experience suitable for families. It traverses the scenic Dunières-Riotord forest massif. This route provides a safe and enjoyable environment for various fitness levels.
Hiking enthusiasts can explore trails around the Col du Tracol, which reaches over 3,280 feet (1,000 meters) in altitude. The Gorges de la Dunières also offer picturesque paths with views of the Dunières river. The Hiking around Dunières guide provides further details.
The diverse terrain around Dunières, including forests and mountain pastures, offers opportunities for mountain biking. The "Voie verte La Tracolline" can accommodate some mountain biking, and the region's natural environment is suitable for the sport. Consult the MTB Trails around Dunières guide for specific routes.
Notable natural features include the scenic Gorges de la Dunières, the high-altitude Col du Tracol, and the extensive Forest Massif of Dunières-Riotord. Lac de Lavalette, located about 6 miles (10 kilometers) from Dunières, is a hub for water activities. The region is also characterized by ancient volcanic landscapes.
The Vélorail du Velay is an attraction departing from Dunières, offering an innovative way to explore the Velay region. Participants pedal electric rail-bikes through forests, tunnels, and over viaducts, providing a unique experience of the area's natural and cultural heritage.
There are 89 routes available in Dunières on komoot, covering various outdoor activities. These routes have been shared by more than 7,000 visitors and have an average rating of 4.42 out of 5 stars.
The official website for the Mairie (Town Hall) of Dunières is www.dunieres43.fr. This site provides local information and resources for the area.
The Dunières local administration can be contacted via their official website, www.dunieres43.fr. The main phone number for the Mairie of Dunières is +33 (0)4 71 66 80 35. An email contact is also available at mairie@dunieres43.fr.

