Peyrieu is a commune located in the Ain department of eastern France, serving as a gateway to the southern Bugey region. This area is characterized by its position on the right bank of the Rhône river, featuring a diverse landscape of riverbanks, lakes, and extensive woodlands. The terrain includes slightly hilly sections, offering varied environments for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, jogging, mountain biking, and more. Peyrieu's natural features, such as the Rhône River and local forests, provide a…
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192
hikers
6.86km
01:58
160m
160m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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142
hikers
7.04km
01:58
130m
130m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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87
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8.17km
02:43
230m
230m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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hikers
8.16km
02:21
190m
190m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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250
riders
28.5km
01:47
100m
100m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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309
riders
47.3km
02:45
190m
190m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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219
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24.8km
01:25
60m
60m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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162
riders
36.4km
02:13
200m
210m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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runners
6.75km
00:52
170m
170m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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12.1km
01:15
20m
20m
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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runners
4.79km
00:30
40m
40m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.7
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192
riders
45.7km
02:01
230m
230m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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207
riders
72.6km
04:07
1,570m
1,570m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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216
riders
71.4km
02:50
280m
280m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.0
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54
riders
51.1km
02:24
640m
640m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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59
riders
29.3km
02:13
270m
270m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.1
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71
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37.8km
02:00
150m
150m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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32
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37.4km
02:07
210m
220m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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35
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40.0km
03:05
530m
530m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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35
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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42
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81.5km
04:56
820m
820m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9
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27.4km
01:57
230m
230m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Peyrieu offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Touring cycling, Jogging, Mountain biking, Road cycling, and Gravel biking. The region features diverse landscapes such as riverbanks, lakes, and woodlands. More than 10 routes are available, with an average rating of 4.47 stars from over 20,000 visitors.
Hiking trails in Peyrieu explore areas like the Rothonne forest and around Mont de Cordon. The region offers paths through forests and along riverbanks. For detailed routes, consult the Hiking around Peyrieu guide.
Touring cyclists can find routes along the Rhône River, including sections of the ViaRhôna, and around local lakes. These paths offer relatively flat terrain suitable for touring. The Cycling around Peyrieu guide provides specific options.
Peyrieu and the surrounding Bugey region offer mountain biking loops along the Rhône river, around lakes, and through woods. The broader Ain department features more than 2,000 km of certified trails. Specific routes are detailed in the MTB Trails around Peyrieu guide.
Peyrieu offers several running trails, including the Mont de Cordon Loop, which provides diverse terrain and panoramic views. These routes are suitable for jogging enthusiasts. More information can be found in the Running Trails around Peyrieu guide.
Peyrieu is situated on the right bank of the Rhône river and features several lakes, including Lac d'Arboreaz and Lac du Lit au Roi. Mont de Cordon, at 401 meters, offers panoramic views. The region also includes extensive woodlands like the Rothonne forest.
The diverse terrain in Peyrieu includes easy paths suitable for casual strolls and family outings. Routes along the Rhône and through well-maintained forest trails offer accessible options for various skill levels. Specific family-friendly routes can be identified within the sport-specific guides.
Komoot offers several guides for Peyrieu, including Hiking around Peyrieu, Cycling around Peyrieu, and MTB Trails around Peyrieu. Guides for Running, Road Cycling, and Gravel Biking are also available.
Peyrieu has more than 20,000 visitors who have shared their experiences on komoot. The available routes have an average rating of 4.47 out of 5 stars, indicating a high level of satisfaction among users.
The official website for the commune of Peyrieu is peyrieu.fr. For tourism-specific information about the surrounding Bugey region, the Bugey Sud Grand Colombier Tourist Office website is bugeysud-tourisme.fr.
The Peyrieu Town Hall can be reached by phone at +33479423729. For tourism inquiries, the Bugey Sud Grand Colombier Tourist Office can be contacted at 04 79 81 29 06 or 04 79 87 51 04.
Peyrieu offers road cycling routes that explore the region's varied terrain, including paths through vineyards and around lakes. These routes cater to different abilities, from flat riverside paths to climbs with elevation gain. The Road Cycling Routes around Peyrieu guide provides specific options.
Peyrieu features a diverse terrain, including relatively flat paths along the Rhône River, slightly hilly sections through woodlands, and routes around lakes. This variety caters to different activity types and skill levels, from easy strolls to more challenging climbs.

