Cachan is a commune in the Val-de-Marne department of France, characterized by its commitment to preserving natural spaces and green infrastructure. Despite its proximity to Paris, Cachan offers a surprising array of outdoor opportunities, with significant green areas including Parc Raspail, Jardin Simonnin, and Jardin Panoramique, which provide varied terrain for active pursuits. The town is also notably traversed by the historic Aqueduct, adding a unique landscape feature. These natural and historical elements make Cachan suitable for several sports like…
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1,012
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12.4km
01:19
100m
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.07km
00:38
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.16km
00:38
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.9km
01:11
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130m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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296
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30.4km
02:27
310m
310m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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30.2km
01:51
230m
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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25.0km
01:30
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
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103
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
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333
riders
48.3km
02:01
290m
290m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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42.4km
01:53
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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100
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46.9km
02:05
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280m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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78.7km
03:21
570m
570m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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82
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33.4km
02:23
390m
390m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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55
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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48.5km
03:43
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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17.2km
01:05
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140m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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154
riders
58.3km
03:31
500m
500m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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80.9km
04:46
630m
630m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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167
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48.4km
02:33
190m
190m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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51.0km
02:59
400m
400m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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48
hikers
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

22
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6.50km
01:41
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13.2km
03:29
130m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Cachan offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Touring cycling, Jogging, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Gravel biking, and Hiking. There are more than 20 routes available, which have been explored by over 239,000 visitors. These routes have an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Cachan provides numerous cycling opportunities, including routes for touring, road, mountain, and gravel biking. Popular options include routes that extend into the Bièvre valley. For detailed routes, consult guides such as Cycling around Cachan or Road Cycling Routes around Cachan.
Yes, Cachan offers several jogging trails. Routes can be found within the town's green spaces and extend to larger Parisian parks like Parc Montsouris. These trails provide varied terrain suitable for different fitness levels. A dedicated guide is available: Running Trails around Cachan.
Cachan has facilities for off-road cycling, including a bicross track in Jardin Simonnin. While extensive mountain biking trails within Cachan are limited, routes around the area can lead to more rugged terrains. Explore options with the MTB Trails around Cachan guide.
Cachan features several notable natural landmarks and green spaces. These include Parc Raspail, Jardin Simonnin with its bicross track, and Jardin Panoramique which offers views of the Bièvre valley. The historic Médicis and Vanne aqueducts also traverse the town.
Cachan offers some hiking opportunities, primarily within its parks and connecting greenways. While not extensive mountain trails, these paths provide pleasant walks. For specific routes, refer to the Hiking around Cachan guide.
Outdoor activities in Cachan are quite popular on komoot, with over 239,000 visitors having explored routes in the area. The 27 available routes have received an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from more than 9,800 ratings.
Cachan's parks, such as Jardin Simonnin, are designed with family-friendly features including play areas and a bicross track. The town's greenways and less strenuous routes are suitable for families. Specific family-friendly routes can be found within the various sport guides.
Komoot offers several guides for Cachan, covering various activities. These include Cycling around Cachan, Running Trails around Cachan, Road Cycling Routes around Cachan, MTB Trails around Cachan, Gravel biking around Cachan, and Hiking around Cachan.
For more information about Cachan, the official website is ville-cachan.fr. The general phone number for the Cachan City Hall is +33 1 49 69 69 69.
Cycling routes around Cachan vary significantly in length, from a few miles (kilometers) for shorter excursions to over 30 miles (50 kilometers) for longer touring or road cycling trips. Specific distances depend on the chosen route and activity type.

