Mauriac, a region in the Cantal department of France's Auvergne, serves as the western gateway to the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park. The landscape is characterized by its volcanic origins, featuring varied terrain from the Monts du Cantal to the Dordogne Valley, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. This diverse geography, including forests, river valleys, and lakes like Saint-Jean, provides a setting for several sports like hiking, road cycling, jogging, touring cycling, and more.
The Mauriac…
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4.7
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267
hikers
3.04km
00:59
70m
80m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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111
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Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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9.28km
02:31
130m
140m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

23
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24.3km
07:47
1,030m
1,020m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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21
riders
102km
05:11
1,530m
1,530m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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51.2km
02:46
890m
890m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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157
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85.9km
04:52
1,940m
1,940m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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367
riders
71.9km
04:02
1,610m
1,610m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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20.9km
01:15
140m
140m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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469
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41.4km
02:55
810m
800m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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432
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69.9km
05:01
1,480m
1,480m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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520
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35.0km
02:24
650m
650m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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21
runners
16.6km
02:25
690m
690m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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5.16km
00:37
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
30.0km
04:05
1,090m
1,090m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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124
riders
61.3km
06:14
1,830m
1,830m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

36
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47.6km
04:02
1,060m
1,060m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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32.6km
02:42
620m
620m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
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57.0km
03:55
980m
980m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10
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73.5km
05:02
1,560m
1,560m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19.1km
01:33
380m
380m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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69.4km
05:27
1,960m
1,960m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
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70.4km
05:10
1,670m
1,660m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
hikers
20.8km
07:42
1,030m
1,030m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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5
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11.5km
04:43
690m
690m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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6.55km
02:35
370m
370m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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6.09km
01:45
150m
150m
Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Mauriac offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Jogging, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Gravel biking, and Mountaineering. The region's diverse landscape, from volcanic mountains to river valleys, supports these activities. More than 1,000 routes are available on komoot.
Yes, Mauriac features numerous hiking trails, with 225 routes specifically for hiking on komoot. These trails range from easy walks to more challenging routes in the volcanic uplands. Guides like Hiking around Mauriac and Mountain Hikes around Mauriac provide detailed information.
Mauriac is well-suited for road cycling, with 287 dedicated routes available on komoot. The region's roads and paths offer varied terrain for cyclists. A comprehensive guide for planning trips is Road Cycling Routes around Mauriac.
Yes, Mauriac provides options for mountain biking, with 58 MTB routes and 3 easy MTB routes listed on komoot. The varied terrain, including forests and valleys, is suitable for off-road cycling. The guide MTB Trails around Mauriac details specific routes.
Mauriac offers easy hiking options suitable for families and beginners. Trails around Lake Saint-Jean are generally less strenuous. The komoot guide Easy hikes around Mauriac highlights accessible routes.
Trails in Mauriac often feature natural highlights such as lakes, waterfalls, rivers, and forests. The region is situated between the Dordogne Valley, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, and the Monts du Cantal. Specific waterfall hikes are detailed in Waterfall hikes around Mauriac.
Mauriac is a popular destination for outdoor activities on komoot, with more than 62,000 visitors having explored its routes. The region boasts over 1,000 routes, which have an average rating of 4.45 out of 5 stars from more than 7,000 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Mauriac, covering various sports and difficulty levels. These include Hiking around Mauriac, Road Cycling Routes around Mauriac, Easy hikes around Mauriac, and MTB Trails around Mauriac.
The Mauriac region features diverse terrain, ranging from volcanic landscapes of the Monts du Cantal to the river valleys of the Dordogne. This includes mountains, forests, and open valleys. The varied topography provides options for different activity types and challenge levels.
Yes, Mauriac offers 224 dedicated jogging routes on komoot. These routes utilize the region's varied terrain, including paths through forests and along river valleys. The guide Running Trails around Mauriac provides detailed information for runners.
The Tourist Office of Pays de Mauriac can be contacted for information regarding the region. Their official website is mauriac.fr. The phone number for inquiries is +33 (0)4 71 68 01 85.
Mauriac is suitable for outdoor activities across multiple seasons due to its diverse landscape. The region offers opportunities for hiking, cycling, and jogging. The varied terrain ensures different experiences throughout the year.
Yes, Mauriac is a suitable destination for touring cycling, with 232 routes available on komoot. The region's network of roads and paths allows for extended cycling tours. The guide Cycling around Mauriac provides resources for planning touring trips.

