Parnans, a region in the Drôme department within southeastern France's Auvergne Rhône-Alpes, offers a preserved rural environment and diverse hilly terrain. This area is characterized by its varied landscapes, including plains, vineyards, and forests, providing a suitable setting for outdoor pursuits. The region's natural features make it ideal for several sports like hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more. Panoramic views are a common feature across its trails.
Parnans provides a range of…
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4.5
(2)
57
riders
34.6km
01:30
270m
270m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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33
riders
64.1km
02:54
560m
560m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

18
riders
53.0km
02:17
190m
190m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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7
riders
35.3km
01:42
460m
460m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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37
riders
36.8km
03:13
740m
740m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14
riders
21.6km
01:53
450m
440m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12
riders
19.1km
01:39
380m
380m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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47
riders
48.4km
04:20
1,150m
1,150m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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27
hikers
8.07km
02:07
70m
70m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9
hikers
14.1km
03:59
300m
300m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15
hikers
8.21km
02:20
190m
190m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16
hikers
12.9km
03:52
390m
390m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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20
runners
16.2km
01:57
310m
310m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
runners
16.1km
01:57
320m
320m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
runners
14.0km
01:43
330m
330m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
runners
22.9km
02:47
480m
480m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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4.7
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32
riders
43.8km
02:42
400m
400m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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18
riders
48.4km
03:04
600m
600m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17
riders
39.0km
02:15
150m
150m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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18
riders
34.4km
02:14
460m
460m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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11
riders
31.5km
02:11
470m
470m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
riders
40.5km
03:03
780m
780m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
riders
43.9km
03:19
860m
860m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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4
riders
34.8km
02:27
640m
640m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Parnans offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, jogging, and gravel biking. The region's diverse landscapes provide suitable terrain for these sports.
Parnans features 17 routes across various sports on komoot. These routes have been explored by more than 16,000 visitors, with an average rating of 4.46 out of 5 stars.
Popular hiking trails in Parnans include the Saint Beatrix Chapel loop from Eymeux (5.0 miles [8.1 km]), the Hiking loop from Carrefour Le Moulin (8.8 miles [14.1 km]), and the Route des Crêtes loop from Parnans (5.1 miles [8.2 km]). A waymarked path in Parnans leads to an orientation table with panoramic views. More hiking options are available in the Hiking around Parnans guide.
Yes, Parnans and the surrounding Drôme department offer extensive road cycling opportunities. The region's varied landscapes, including plains, vineyards, and quiet country roads, provide scenic routes. Information on routes can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Parnans guide.
The Drôme department, near Parnans, offers numerous mountain biking trails suitable for various skill levels. The varied terrain, including pine forests and vineyards, provides diverse mountain biking experiences. The MTB Trails around Parnans guide provides specific route information.
Parnans and its surroundings are conducive to touring cycling, with well-maintained cycle paths and routes suitable for family bike rides. The Vélodrôme cycle route along the Drôme river further enhances touring options. The Cycling around Parnans guide offers relevant routes.
Parnans is near several notable natural features. These include the Vercors Regional Natural Park (about 19 miles [31 km] away), the Gorges de la Bourne (about 14 miles [23 km] away), the Cascade du Moulin-Marquis waterfall (about 15 miles [24 km] away), and the Grottes de Choranche caves (about 12 miles [20 km] away).
Parnans offers hiking opportunities suitable for various skill levels, including local trails that showcase hilly landscapes. Examples like the Saint Beatrix Chapel loop (5.0 miles [8.1 km]) provide accessible options. The region's preserved rural environment allows for varied experiences.
Komoot offers several guides for Parnans, including Hiking around Parnans, Road Cycling Routes around Parnans, Cycling around Parnans, MTB Trails around Parnans, Running Trails around Parnans, and Gravel biking around Parnans.
The official website for the Mairie de Parnans (Town Hall) is mairie-parnans.fr. The phone number for the Mairie de Parnans is +33475453177.
Yes, Parnans offers routes suitable for jogging. The region's diverse terrain and preserved rural environment provide varied settings for running. The Running Trails around Parnans guide lists specific options.

