Monestier, a region in the Isère department of France's Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, is situated between the Vercors and Ecrins massifs, serving as a gateway to the Trièves region. Its landscape features a diverse composition of mountains, rolling hills, scenic valleys, and waterways, including the Vercors Cliffs and Lake Monteynard-Avignonet. This varied terrain provides a suitable environment for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, jogging, hiking, and more.
Monestier offers several routes for outdoor enthusiasts, catering to…
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38
riders
51.8km
02:45
870m
870m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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42.7km
02:19
820m
820m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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56.7km
03:05
1,200m
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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35.1km
01:54
700m
700m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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31.5km
01:57
330m
330m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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20.0km
01:15
220m
220m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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91.0km
05:51
1,110m
1,110m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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33.2km
02:09
460m
460m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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50
runners
14.6km
01:42
340m
340m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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32.3km
03:52
960m
960m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.40km
00:41
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.65km
00:45
150m
150m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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hikers
5.51km
01:35
140m
140m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.41km
02:34
300m
300m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.83km
02:38
280m
280m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.26km
01:40
230m
230m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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47
riders
58.8km
03:34
670m
660m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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36.1km
03:37
960m
960m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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38.8km
04:01
1,160m
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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
52.9km
04:50
1,320m
1,320m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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Monestier offers a diverse range of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Jogging, Hiking, and Mountain biking. The region features varied landscapes from mountains to valleys, suitable for different pursuits.
Monestier is located in the Isère department of France's Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It is situated between the Vercors and Ecrins massifs, serving as a gateway to the Trièves region.
More than 3,000 visitors have explored Monestier's outdoor routes on komoot. Activities in the area have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, indicating high user satisfaction.
Monestier is highly regarded for its road cycling opportunities, offering routes from challenging mountain passes to scenic valleys. Cyclists can find detailed information and routes in the Road Cycling Routes around Monestier guide.
The Monestier region offers numerous hiking trails, ranging from easy walks with views of the Vercors cliffs to more demanding routes. Popular attractions like the Ebron and Drac Footbridges are integrated into hiking itineraries. Explore options in the Hiking around Monestier guide.
Monestier provides opportunities for mountain biking, with routes that traverse forest tracks and pass by streams. The varied terrain of mountains, plateaus, and valleys offers diverse experiences. Specific trails can be found in the MTB Trails around Monestier guide.
Yes, Monestier is suitable for touring cycling, with quiet paved roads and diverse terrain. Longer tours like the 'Brion Bridge – Mens Pass loop' are available. The Cycling around Monestier guide provides more information.
The extensive network of paths and quiet roads in Monestier, suitable for cycling and hiking, can also be utilized for jogging. The varied terrain, from flat sections to uphills, provides options for different intensity levels. Consult the Running Trails around Monestier guide for routes.
Key natural features include the Vercors Cliffs and Massif, Lake Monteynard-Avignonet with its Himalayan footbridges, and Mont Aiguille. The Pass of the Fau (Col du Fau) also marks the region as the 'door of the Trièves'.
Monestier offers routes suitable for various skill levels, including easier walks and cycling paths. The diverse landscapes provide options for families to explore. Specific routes can be found within the sport-specific guides.
For tourist information regarding Monestier-de-Clermont and the Trièves region, contact the Office de Tourisme du Trièves. Their website is trieves-vercors.fr, and they can be reached at +33 4 82 62 63 50.

