Saint-Denis-En-Margeride is a commune located in the Lozère department of the Occitanie region, set within the expansive Margeride area of the French Massif Central. This region is characterized by its granite plateau, featuring rounded horizons, extensive forests, vast meadows, and unique peat bogs. The preserved natural environment provides a diverse landscape suitable for several sports like hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, and more.
Saint-Denis-En-Margeride offers more than 10 routes for outdoor activities, catering…
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4.6
(56)
409
hikers
29.8km
08:22
610m
610m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22
hikers
12.4km
03:32
280m
280m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15
hikers
11.4km
03:20
300m
300m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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36
riders
68.1km
03:31
1,050m
1,050m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

11
riders
69.0km
03:38
1,280m
1,280m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

10
riders
51.6km
02:36
850m
860m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

9
riders
92.1km
04:40
1,470m
1,470m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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18
riders
46.5km
04:25
1,010m
1,010m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
riders
44.8km
03:45
840m
830m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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8
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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11
runners
6.94km
00:45
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
runners
6.94km
00:45
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
5.09km
00:39
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5
runners
6.70km
00:44
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
riders
40.4km
03:12
750m
750m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2
riders
39.1km
02:59
770m
770m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
riders
22.4km
01:49
410m
410m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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8
riders
63.0km
04:09
900m
900m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
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43.5km
02:55
700m
700m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6
riders
35.4km
02:56
630m
630m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Saint-Denis-En-Margeride offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features a granite plateau with forests, meadows, and peat bogs. There are 17 routes available for exploration in the area.
The area is known for its quiet trails through wooded areas and diverse landscapes. Hikers can find routes suitable for contemplative walks. Information on specific hiking trails is available in the Hiking around Saint-Denis-En-Margeride guide.
Yes, Saint-Denis-En-Margeride and the surrounding Margeride region are suitable for road cycling. The area features undulating terrain and scenic country roads. Cyclists can find routes in the Road Cycling Routes around Saint-Denis-En-Margeride guide.
Mountain biking is a popular activity in Saint-Denis-En-Margeride, with extensive networks of tracks and trails through forests, moors, and pastures. Several VTT (mountain bike) circuits are available. Details can be found in the MTB Trails around Saint-Denis-En-Margeride guide.
The region is characterized by granite formations, extensive forests, and peat bogs. Notable natural features include Mont Mouchet, Lac de Charpal, and Mont Lozère, which is the highest point in the Lozère department. The Gorges du Tarn are also located about 26 miles (42 km) south.
Yes, the Margeride region is traversed by famous long-distance routes. These include the Stevenson Trail (GR®70) and the Way of Saint James (GR®65). These trails offer opportunities for extended touring experiences.
Routes in Saint-Denis-En-Margeride have an average rating of 4.52 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from 247 users. More than 2,300 visitors have explored the area using komoot.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Saint-Denis-En-Margeride. These include guides for Hiking, Road Cycling, MTB Trails, Touring Cycling, Running Trails, and Gravel biking.
For local information regarding Saint-Denis-En-Margeride, the Mairie (town hall) can be contacted. The phone number for the Mairie is 04 66 47 38 66. General tourism information for the broader Margeride region is available through regional tourism offices.
The terrain in Saint-Denis-En-Margeride is part of the vast granite plateau of the French Massif Central. It features rounded horizons, extensive forests, vast meadows, and unique peat bogs. This diverse landscape is suitable for various outdoor pursuits, from gentle walks to more challenging cycling routes.
The region's undulating terrain, scenic country lanes, and minimal traffic outside main roads make it suitable for touring cycling. The tranquil and wild nature, combined with historical villages, provides a rich backdrop for multi-day touring experiences. A guide for Cycling around Saint-Denis-En-Margeride is available.
The 'Montagne de la Margeride' is designated as a Natura 2000 site. This indicates its ecological importance and preserved flora and fauna. The area is home to rare plant species and animals like deer and birds of prey.

