L'Étrat, a commune in the Loire department of France, is situated within a region offering diverse natural landscapes. Its proximity to areas such as the Loire Gorges and the Bois Noirs massif provides varied terrain for outdoor activities. These environments support several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, and more.
L'Étrat serves as a starting point for exploring more than 30 routes across several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, mountain…
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Average rating
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4.5
(8)
196
riders
48.7km
02:21
640m
640m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.5
(2)
148
riders
80.8km
03:53
1,060m
1,060m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(2)
118
riders
48.7km
02:25
640m
640m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.0
(3)
104
riders
69.5km
03:00
440m
440m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.4
(14)
102
riders
43.7km
02:58
570m
570m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(8)
85
riders
51.1km
03:33
840m
840m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
40
riders
20.7km
01:55
360m
360m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
34
riders
53.0km
03:29
640m
640m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
(2)
62
runners
7.35km
00:46
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

25
runners
11.9km
01:26
310m
310m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(1)
18
runners
9.74km
01:08
230m
230m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
10
runners
6.11km
00:42
160m
160m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(6)
16
hikers
6.38km
01:46
120m
120m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
hikers
8.59km
02:26
190m
190m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

2.0
(1)
17
hikers
3.36km
00:53
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
17
hikers
11.7km
03:20
270m
270m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.2
(5)
15
riders
46.0km
03:00
180m
180m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
49.8km
04:22
1,190m
1,190m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
riders
33.7km
02:28
550m
550m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(1)
11
riders
31.0km
02:13
560m
560m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(3)
18
riders
46.4km
04:03
890m
890m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.7
(6)
17
riders
48.3km
03:17
630m
630m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(2)
14
riders
43.0km
03:55
950m
950m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(2)
11
riders
15.4km
01:24
350m
350m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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L'Étrat offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, Gravel biking, and Jogging. The region provides access to diverse natural landscapes like the Loire Gorges and the Bois Noirs massif.
More than 31,000 visitors have explored routes in L'Étrat on komoot. These routes have received an average rating of 4.47 out of 5 stars from over 2,900 ratings.
L'Étrat is suitable for road cycling, with routes traversing the broader Forez region. Cyclists can find options in the Hautes-Chaumes, Loire Gorges, and Bois Noirs forest. A dedicated guide for these routes is available: Road Cycling Routes around L'Étrat.
The region around L'Étrat offers mountain biking opportunities, including trails like the "Essalois Castle – Tour de Chambles loop from Saint-Étienne-La Terrasse" and the "L'Etrat Fontanes – Essalois Castle loop." These routes often involve elevation changes and can range from easy to hard. More information is in the MTB Trails around L'Étrat guide.
L'Étrat itself has "sentiers pédestres" (pedestrian paths). The surrounding natural environment, including the Loire Gorges and the Bois Noirs massif, offers opportunities for hikers to explore diverse landscapes. A guide for hiking routes is available: Hiking around L'Étrat.
Significant natural features near L'Étrat include the Loire Gorges, which provide scenic routes, and the Bois Noirs Massif, offering extensive trails. The Livradois-Forez Regional Nature Park also provides a rich environment for outdoor activities.
The region offers diverse terrain, including options suitable for various skill levels. While specific family-friendly routes are not detailed, the range of touring cycling and easy mountain biking options suggests suitable paths exist. The Cycling around L'Étrat guide may contain suitable routes.
Komoot offers several guides for L'Étrat, including Road Cycling Routes around L'Étrat, Cycling around L'Étrat, Hiking around L'Étrat, MTB Trails around L'Étrat, Gravel biking around L'Étrat, and Running Trails around L'Étrat.
Trails in the L'Étrat area often pass by historical landmarks. Notable examples include Essalois Castle and Fontanes Castle, which add a cultural dimension to outdoor pursuits.
The official website for L'Étrat is mairie-letrat.fr. The municipality can also be reached by phone at +33477913131.
Yes, L'Étrat offers opportunities for gravel biking. A dedicated komoot guide provides information on suitable routes in the area. Explore these routes with the Gravel biking around L'Étrat guide.
The terrain for cycling near L'Étrat is diverse, ranging from roads and trails across the Hautes-Chaumes to the Loire Gorges and the Bois Noirs forest. This variety provides options for different cycling disciplines and fitness levels, including routes with significant elevation changes.

