Montverdun, a region in the Loire department of France, is situated within the Forez plain of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The area features a diverse landscape, from the volcanic dyke where Montverdun's priory is perched, offering panoramic views, to the varied terrain of the Forez Mountains and the expansive Forez Plain. This topography provides a setting for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, jogging, road cycling, and more.
The Montverdun region offers more than 20 routes for…
80
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Average rating
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4.6
(9)
22
hikers
9.48km
02:29
80m
70m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(2)
18
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(8)
18
hikers
9.13km
02:22
50m
60m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(4)
20
hikers
15.5km
04:03
110m
110m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
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31
riders
68.9km
03:33
1,230m
1,230m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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19
riders
64.4km
03:21
1,050m
1,050m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

17
riders
17.9km
00:42
70m
70m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

12
riders
35.4km
01:40
480m
480m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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15
runners
9.43km
01:03
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
runners
7.59km
00:49
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
runners
11.8km
01:18
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
runners
6.42km
00:42
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10
riders
23.9km
01:24
90m
90m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
51.8km
04:53
1,290m
1,290m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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9
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
riders
37.8km
02:48
170m
170m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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11
riders
40.3km
03:31
700m
700m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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12
riders
32.5km
02:23
230m
230m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7
riders
28.9km
02:02
270m
270m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(5)
7
riders
26.4km
01:45
180m
180m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
riders
71.8km
05:17
1,190m
1,190m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9
riders
28.3km
01:54
70m
70m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
riders
38.8km
03:03
650m
650m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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2
riders
12.4km
00:50
70m
70m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Montverdun offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Mountain biking, Jogging, Road cycling, Touring cycling, and Gravel biking. The region features 29 routes catering to different preferences and skill levels.
The Montverdun region features diverse terrain, from the volcanic dyke where Montverdun's priory is located to the Forez Mountains, the expansive Forez Plain, and the dramatic Loire Gorges. The Bois Noirs Forest and Hautes-Chaumes Plateaus also contribute to the varied landscape.
Yes, Montverdun has 12 hiking routes available on komoot. Trails explore the Forez Mountains, follow the Loire Gorges, and traverse the Hautes-Chaumes Plateaus. More information can be found in the Hiking around Montverdun guide.
Montverdun offers 5 mountain biking routes, with options ranging from easy to challenging. The Bois Noirs Forest, part of the largest mountain biking area in France, provides extensive trails. Consult the MTB Trails around Montverdun guide for details.
Yes, Montverdun features 3 road cycling routes, primarily through the Forez Plain, which offers gentler terrain. These routes provide scenic paths through villages and along rivers. The Road Cycling Routes around Montverdun guide provides further information.
Key natural features include the Montverdun Priory perched on a volcanic dyke, offering panoramic views. Other notable areas are the Forez Mountains, the Loire Gorges, the extensive Bois Noirs Forest, and the high-altitude Hautes-Chaumes Plateaus with their peat bogs and moorlands.
The Montverdun region offers routes for various skill levels across its sports. The Forez Plain provides gentler paths suitable for relaxed jogging and road cycling. Komoot guides for each sport can help identify routes with lower difficulty ratings.
Komoot provides specific guides for various activities in Montverdun. These include Hiking around Montverdun, MTB Trails around Montverdun, Running Trails around Montverdun, and Road Cycling Routes around Montverdun.
Outdoor activities in Montverdun are popular on komoot, with more than 6,000 visitors having explored the region. The 29 available routes have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on over 500 ratings.
For tourism information regarding the broader Forez region, which includes Montverdun, the Tourist Office of the Montagnes du Haut-Forez can be contacted. The phone number is +33 4 77 24 93 04.
Montverdun offers 6 jogging routes, primarily on the Forez Plain, which provides flat and scenic paths. These routes are suitable for relaxed runs through the countryside. The Running Trails around Montverdun guide details these options.
Yes, Montverdun offers options for gravel biking. Enthusiasts can find routes that combine paved roads with unpaved tracks, exploring the diverse landscapes of the region. The Gravel biking around Montverdun guide provides specific route information.

