Carquefou is a commune situated in the Loire-Atlantique department of western France, characterized by its verdant landscapes and accessible natural features. The region offers a blend of natural beauty, including rolling hills, forests, and cultivated plateaus, alongside urban amenities. Its proximity to the Erdre river further enhances the natural environment, providing diverse settings for outdoor pursuits. This area is well-suited for several sports like jogging, hiking, gravel biking, road cycling, and more.
Carquefou provides a…
118
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4.5
(242)
Average rating
2165
People visited

5.0
(4)
157
runners
8.48km
00:53
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

89
runners
9.00km
00:57
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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51
runners
12.7km
01:25
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

47
runners
11.6km
01:13
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
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244
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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90
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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64
riders
37.0km
02:24
320m
320m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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54
riders
63.2km
03:32
310m
310m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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4.4
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29
riders
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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riders
40.0km
02:44
400m
400m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.3
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13
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
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115
hikers
12.0km
03:07
80m
80m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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28
hikers
3.98km
01:08
90m
90m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
hikers
5.21km
01:20
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
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42
riders
50.5km
02:06
330m
330m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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35
riders
33.5km
01:21
180m
180m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

23
riders
73.3km
03:11
380m
380m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

27
riders
47.9km
02:03
320m
320m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.0
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27
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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15
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15
riders
49.3km
03:02
280m
280m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
riders
13.5km
00:53
80m
80m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Carquefou offers various outdoor activities including jogging, hiking, gravel biking, road cycling, touring cycling, and mountain biking. The region features more than 200 routes, with an average rating of 4.36 stars from over 41,000 visitors.
Carquefou provides 82 jogging routes. Many routes utilize the Carquefou - Saint-Mars-la-Jaille Greenway, which is suitable for pedestrians. For detailed options, consult the Running Trails around Carquefou guide.
Carquefou offers 33 hiking routes. The Carquefou - Saint-Mars-la-Jaille Greenway is also suitable for hikers, providing a dedicated and safe environment. More information is available in the Hiking around Carquefou guide.
Carquefou is well-suited for gravel biking, with routes around Sucé-sur-Erdre, Haut-Gesvres Castle, and the Canal de Nantes à Brest. The region's rolling hills provide diverse terrain. The Gravel biking around Carquefou guide details specific routes.
Carquefou offers 22 road cycling routes. The 36-kilometer (22-mile) Carquefou - Saint-Mars-la-Jaille Greenway is a significant asset for cyclists. Explore options in the Road Cycling Routes around Carquefou guide.
Carquefou features 18 mountain biking routes, including 2 easy mountain biking options. The varied terrain, including forests and rolling hills, provides suitable conditions for mountain biking. The MTB Trails around Carquefou guide offers more details.
The Carquefou - Saint-Mars-la-Jaille Greenway is a 36-kilometer (22-mile) path following a former railway line. It is open to cyclists, pedestrians, and horse riders, providing an easy itinerary through a rural environment.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Carquefou, including Running Trails around Carquefou, Hiking around Carquefou, and Gravel biking around Carquefou. Guides are also available for road cycling, touring cycling, and mountain biking.
Carquefou is characterized by verdant landscapes, rolling hills, forests, and cultivated plateaus. The nearby Erdre river enhances the natural appeal, offering opportunities for waterside activities.
Carquefou is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 41,000 visitors exploring its routes. The region's 200 routes have an average rating of 4.36 out of 5 stars from over 3,300 ratings.
The official website for the Mairie (City Hall) of Carquefou is https://www.carquefou.fr/.
The general phone number for the Mairie de Carquefou is 02 28 22 22 22.

