Charette-Varennes, a region in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté and part of the Bresse Louhannaise, offers a rural setting for outdoor activities. Its landscape features tranquil waterways like the Doubs river, agricultural fields, and forests, with gently rolling terrain and occasional distant views of the Jura mountains. This natural environment provides a suitable backdrop for several sports like touring cycling, road cycling, hiking, mountain biking, and more.
Charette-Varennes provides a selection of routes for outdoor enthusiasts. More than 2,000…
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4.4
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386
riders
155km
09:30
320m
320m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13
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14.8km
00:51
40m
40m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
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46.2km
02:43
190m
190m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23.2km
01:19
70m
70m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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41
riders
124km
05:15
370m
370m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

12
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51.8km
01:59
120m
120m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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58.7km
02:20
250m
250m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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28.7km
01:07
80m
80m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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7
hikers
5.03km
01:17
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.62km
01:26
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.88km
02:00
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
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11.5km
02:55
20m
20m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9
riders
36.5km
02:00
110m
110m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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36.0km
02:18
160m
160m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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31.7km
01:52
110m
110m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

2
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29.9km
01:33
60m
60m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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13
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
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5.35km
00:34
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.11km
00:40
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.88km
00:52
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Charette-Varennes offers a variety of outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Road cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, and Jogging. The region's rural landscape, with waterways and forests, provides a suitable setting for these sports. There are 9 routes available on komoot, with an average rating of 4.22 stars.
Outdoor routes in Charette-Varennes have been explored by more than 2,900 visitors on komoot. These routes have received over 340 ratings, with an average rating of 4.22 out of 5 stars. This indicates a well-regarded selection of outdoor experiences.
Charette-Varennes is near the EuroVélo 6 (The Rivers Route), which offers car-free paths along the Saône and Doubs rivers. The Voie Bressane also provides cycling through woods and fields on quiet country roads. For more options, explore the Cycling around Charette-Varennes guide.
The Bresse Bourguignonne region, including Charette-Varennes, features mild undulations suitable for road cycling. Routes often traverse rural landscapes, fields, and quiet country roads. Specific routes can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Charette-Varennes guide.
Hiking trails in Charette-Varennes can be found along the Doubs river and through local forests and hamlets. The 'Saône pond trail' is a 8.7-mile [14-kilometer] loop through the Longchamp forest massif. More options are detailed in the Hiking around Charette-Varennes guide.
The broader Bresse Bourguignonne region, which includes Charette-Varennes, offers opportunities for mountain biking. Trails often blend plains and forests, utilizing country roads and paths through fields. The MTB Trails around Charette-Varennes guide provides more information on available routes.
The EuroVélo 6 offers car-free paths along the Saône and Doubs rivers, which are generally flat and suitable for families. The mild undulations of the Bresse Bourguignonne also make for enjoyable rides without extreme climbs. These routes are often accessible for various skill levels.
Charette-Varennes is characterized by its rural landscape, bordered by the Doubs river. Smaller rivers like the Charetelle and Guyotte also flow through the area. The region features agricultural fields, forests, and traditional Bressane houses, with some routes offering distant views of the Jura mountains.
Komoot offers several guides for Charette-Varennes, including Cycling around Charette-Varennes, Road Cycling Routes around Charette-Varennes, Hiking around Charette-Varennes, MTB Trails around Charette-Varennes, and Running Trails around Charette-Varennes.
The official website for Charette-Varennes is https://charette-varennes.fr/. For direct inquiries, the Mairie (town hall) of Charette-Varennes can be reached by phone at +33385762358.
Yes, the region offers routes suitable for beginners, particularly sections of the EuroVélo 6 along the Saône and Doubs rivers, which are generally flat and car-free. The overall terrain in Bresse Bourguignonne is gently rolling, making it accessible for less experienced cyclists. The Cycling around Charette-Varennes guide can help identify suitable paths.

