Moncontour is a medieval town in France, set amidst a diverse landscape of rolling countryside, hillsides, woodlands, and moors. This region offers a compelling blend of historical charm and natural terrain, making it suitable for a variety of outdoor pursuits. The area's natural features, including the Thouet River and Lake Guesnes, provide varied environments for activities. Outdoor enthusiasts can engage in several sports like mountain biking, road cycling, jogging, touring cycling, and more.
Moncontour provides…
51
Routes
4.5
(46)
Average rating
992
People visited

436
runners
24.7km
02:55
520m
520m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

47
runners
8.52km
01:03
160m
160m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
29
runners
19.4km
02:17
380m
380m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
runners
7.31km
00:50
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
(2)
43
riders
49.6km
04:07
760m
760m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

3.7
(7)
8
riders
17.9km
01:22
190m
200m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(7)
7
riders
21.3km
01:31
230m
230m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
14
riders
36.0km
02:37
290m
290m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
(5)
36
riders
51.8km
02:16
370m
370m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

21
riders
107km
04:59
1,000m
1,000m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

33
riders
52.1km
02:19
500m
500m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(2)
35
riders
45.9km
02:12
490m
490m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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3.6
(5)
20
hikers
9.45km
02:35
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(2)
10
hikers
11km
02:59
160m
160m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(3)
4
hikers
4.88km
01:20
80m
80m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(1)
25
riders
38.5km
02:58
370m
370m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

20
riders
51.2km
03:55
600m
600m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
riders
37.0km
02:53
520m
520m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
25
riders
39.1km
02:55
460m
460m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
riders
78.8km
05:21
1,130m
1,130m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
50.8km
03:23
570m
570m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
85.3km
05:31
930m
930m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
2
riders
33.2km
02:10
400m
400m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moncontour offers a variety of outdoor activities including Mountain biking, Road cycling, Jogging, Touring cycling, Hiking, and Gravel biking. The region features diverse landscapes such as rolling countryside, woodlands, and historical sites. There are 28 routes available for exploration.
Moncontour provides several options for mountain biking. Users can find detailed routes and information in the MTB Trails around Moncontour guide. The terrain includes hillsides and woodlands suitable for off-road cycling.
Yes, Moncontour offers road cycling routes characterized by rolling countryside and medieval townscapes. The Road Cycling Routes around Moncontour guide provides specific tours. The region's extensive cycling network includes options for various ability levels.
Moncontour has opportunities for jogging and trail running, particularly around natural features like Lake Guesnes. Marked hiking trails are available, and the Running Trails around Moncontour guide offers specific routes. A wooded track leads to Notre-Dame-du-Haut Chapel, providing views over the town.
Hiking trails in Moncontour can be found around Lake Guesnes, which is situated within a forest. There are also country walks amidst hillsides, footpaths, woodland, and moors. The Hiking around Moncontour guide details available routes.
Yes, Moncontour is suitable for gravel biking due to its varied terrain. The Gravel biking around Moncontour guide provides specific routes. The region's mix of roads and off-road paths supports this activity.
The region features the peaceful Thouet River and Lake Guesnes, a 4-hectare fishing pond within a forest. Moncontour is also surrounded by rolling countryside, hillsides, woodlands, and moors. These diverse landscapes offer scenic routes for all outdoor activities.
Moncontour itself is a medieval town perched on a hilltop, encircled by 13th and 14th-century ramparts. Visitors can explore its narrow medieval streets and half-timbered houses. The 10th-century Small Church of Saint-Généroux is also located nearby on the banks of the Thouet River.
Moncontour is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 2,600 visitors having explored the region. The available routes have an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 stars. There are 28 total routes listed across various sports.
Komoot offers several guides for Moncontour, including MTB Trails around Moncontour, Road Cycling Routes around Moncontour, and Hiking around Moncontour. Other guides cover Running, Cycling, and Gravel biking.
For tourism information, the official website for Moncontour is moncontour.bzh. You can also reach them by phone at +33 2 96 73 41 05. Further information may be available through regional tourism platforms for Brittany.
Moncontour offers routes suitable for touring cycling, allowing exploration of the region's diverse terrain. The Cycling around Moncontour guide provides options for this activity. The area's blend of historical charm and natural landscapes makes it ideal for multi-day cycling adventures.

