Chambonas, a region in the heart of the Ardèche department in France, offers a diverse landscape ideal for outdoor pursuits. Nestled within the Monts d'Ardèche Regional Nature Park, its terrain features ancient chestnut forests, varied river valleys like the Chassezac, and rolling hills. This rich natural setting provides an excellent backdrop for several sports like road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, hiking, and more. The area's varied relief and country roads cater to a wide range of outdoor enthusiasts in…
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4.6
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Average rating
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5.0
(3)
90
riders
72.3km
04:06
1,230m
1,240m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.5
(4)
88
riders
46.5km
02:21
710m
710m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.4
(5)
65
riders
27.1km
01:19
330m
330m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.6
(9)
150
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.3
(7)
36
riders
58.7km
04:32
980m
980m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

3.7
(3)
19
riders
37.7km
02:17
390m
390m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(1)
15
riders
56.7km
03:59
1,100m
1,100m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
7
riders
48.2km
04:40
1,310m
1,310m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.8
(10)
60
hikers
15.9km
04:36
230m
230m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.8
(6)
24
hikers
10.6km
03:06
300m
300m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(5)
12
hikers
3.40km
00:57
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(6)
14
hikers
16.3km
04:47
440m
440m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
(2)
52
runners
11.1km
01:10
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
14
runners
11.1km
01:21
300m
300m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
runners
3.79km
00:24
30m
30m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
runners
5.97km
00:38
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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21
riders
41.5km
02:59
900m
900m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(4)
22
riders
37.3km
02:50
900m
900m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(2)
14
riders
28.3km
02:02
520m
520m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
5
riders
29.9km
01:57
350m
350m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
(2)
32
riders
52.8km
03:40
840m
840m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(4)
31
riders
56.6km
03:12
450m
450m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(2)
26
riders
64.7km
04:58
1,340m
1,340m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
riders
59.0km
04:36
1,480m
1,480m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
2
hikers
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

2
hikers
4.81km
01:22
60m
60m
Moderate mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

2
hikers
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
(1)
1
hikers
9.04km
02:57
380m
380m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Chambonas offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Gravel biking, and Mountaineering. The region features 79 routes across these sports. These routes have an average rating of 4.51 out of 5 stars from more than 2,700 ratings.
Chambonas provides numerous road cycling routes, with 10 specific routes available. The small country roads around Chambonas are suitable for peaceful road biking. More information can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Chambonas guide.
Chambonas offers 15 mountain biking trails, providing varied terrain for different challenges. The Ardèche's varied relief creates an ideal playground for mountain biking. An organized descent of the Ardèche mountains is also available. Explore specific trails in the MTB Trails around Chambonas guide.
Chambonas is a destination for hikers, with 23 hiking routes available. Trails provide panoramic views of surrounding mountains and landscapes including ancient chestnut forests and crystal-clear streams. Popular routes include the "sentier des sources de la Beaume" and trails around Chambonas Castle. The Hiking around Chambonas guide details many options.
The small country roads around Chambonas are suitable for family cycling excursions, offering peaceful routes away from heavy traffic. These routes cater to various experience levels. The Cycling around Chambonas guide includes options for touring cyclists.
Chambonas is located at the gateway to the Païolive Wood, a unique ancient forest. The Chassezac River flows nearby, and the region is close to the Gorges de l'Ardèche, known for the Pont d'Arc. Chambonas is also within the Monts d'Ardèche Regional Nature Park.
Chambonas features the 12th-century Chambonas Castle, which includes five terraced French-style gardens. The village also has an early 13th-century Romanesque church dedicated to Saint Martin. The impressive Chambonas bridge, the largest medieval bridge in the Ardèche, spans the Chassezac River.
Outdoor routes in Chambonas are popular among users, with more than 20,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The 79 available routes have received over 2,700 ratings, averaging 4.51 out of 5 stars.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Chambonas. These include Road Cycling Routes around Chambonas, MTB Trails around Chambonas, and Hiking around Chambonas. Guides for Touring cycling, Running, Gravel biking, and Mountain Hikes are also available.
The official website for the Chambonas Town Hall is mairie-chambonas.fr. This site provides information about the local municipality.
For general inquiries related to the Chambonas municipality, the phone number is +33475372422. This number connects to the local town hall.
Chambonas offers opportunities for gravel biking, with specific routes available for this activity. The varied terrain of the region is suitable for gravel biking. A dedicated guide, Gravel biking around Chambonas, provides detailed route information.
Trails in Chambonas traverse diverse landscapes including ancient chestnut forests, crystal-clear streams, and dramatic peaks. The region also features vineyards and lavender fields. The Monts d'Ardèche Regional Nature Park ensures access to protected natural beauty.

