Apprieu is a commune located in the Isère department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in southeastern France. The area features a diverse landscape, including the glacial Lake Paladru, rolling hills, extensive woodlands, and varied terrain shaped by glacial moraines and agricultural plains. These natural features provide a setting for several outdoor activities, including touring cycling, mountain biking, hiking, jogging, road cycling, and gravel biking.
Apprieu offers more than 50 routes across several sports like touring cycling,…
102
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4.3
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4.5
(2)
5
hikers
10.8km
03:38
520m
520m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.0
(5)
24
hikers
10.8km
03:08
260m
260m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

19
hikers
4.26km
01:09
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

1.0
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15
hikers
10.3km
03:11
350m
350m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.9
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218
riders
43.3km
02:56
700m
710m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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64
riders
35.2km
02:32
700m
700m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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52
riders
54.5km
03:51
1,070m
1,070m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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74
riders
37.3km
03:16
710m
710m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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176
runners
33.6km
04:10
910m
910m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

130
runners
18.7km
02:31
640m
640m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

13
runners
8.09km
01:01
160m
150m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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12
runners
8.00km
00:58
130m
130m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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128
riders
39.0km
03:17
650m
650m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.8
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56
riders
32.2km
02:58
630m
630m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.7
(10)
54
riders
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.4
(5)
26
riders
27.2km
01:42
280m
280m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
(4)
73
riders
53.4km
02:52
980m
980m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

32
riders
62.0km
03:26
1,000m
1,000m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.0
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26
riders
46.1km
02:10
530m
530m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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56
riders
29.7km
01:22
360m
360m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
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4
riders
31.9km
02:05
120m
120m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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7
riders
106km
06:32
1,470m
1,470m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

3.0
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5
riders
34.4km
02:06
260m
260m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
48.6km
03:33
920m
920m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Apprieu offers a variety of outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, Jogging, Road cycling, and Gravel biking. The region features more than 60 routes across these sports, catering to diverse interests.
A central attraction is Lake Paladru, often called the 'blue pearl,' known for its distinctive turquoise color. The region also features rolling hills, extensive woodlands, and areas shaped by glacial moraines, providing varied landscapes.
Apprieu offers touring cycling routes, including loops around Lake Paladru, which are approximately 18.5 miles (30 km) long. These routes often feature moderate slopes and scenic views, primarily on paved surfaces. More information is available in the Cycling around Apprieu guide.
Mountain biking trails in Apprieu traverse diverse landscapes, including Lake Paladru, forests, and wetlands. Options range from moderate loops to challenging climbs and descents. The MTB Trails around Apprieu guide provides detailed information.
Apprieu offers hiking trails through the picturesque Dauphiné countryside, featuring hilly environments and extensive woodlands. Trails vary from easy paths to more challenging treks with steeper ascents. The Hiking around Apprieu guide details various routes.
Yes, routes around Lake Paladru are often considered family-friendly due to their moderate slopes and mostly paved surfaces. These loops provide scenic views suitable for various skill levels.
Specific dog policies for individual trails in Apprieu vary. It is advisable to check local signage or specific route descriptions for regulations regarding dogs, especially around protected natural areas.
Komoot offers several guides for Apprieu, including Cycling around Apprieu, MTB Trails around Apprieu, Hiking around Apprieu, Running Trails around Apprieu, Road Cycling Routes around Apprieu, and Gravel biking around Apprieu.
Apprieu is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 19,000 visitors sharing their experiences. The available routes have an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 stars, indicating high user satisfaction.
The official website for the municipality of Apprieu is apprieu.fr. For direct inquiries, the official phone number is +33476651013.
Apprieu offers jogging routes that utilize its natural beauty, often overlapping with hiking and cycling paths. These allow runners to enjoy varied landscapes, from lakeside paths to wooded trails and open plains. The Running Trails around Apprieu guide provides route details.

