Mantenay-Montlin is a commune located in the Ain department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. This area is characterized by its distinctive Bresse region landscapes, featuring a mix of bocage, meadows, and woodlands, alongside the serene Reyssouze river. The diverse terrain and natural features of Mantenay-Montlin provide a suitable environment for several outdoor activities like touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, hiking, and more.
For those seeking outdoor activities, Mantenay-Montlin offers a variety of routes…
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15
riders
41.4km
02:56
140m
140m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

1
riders
53.8km
03:36
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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11
riders
44.8km
02:48
230m
230m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
riders
53.3km
03:39
220m
220m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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33
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22.4km
01:21
140m
140m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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33
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65.5km
03:45
160m
160m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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44.5km
02:38
200m
200m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13
riders
52.2km
03:11
300m
300m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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19
hikers
10.3km
02:40
70m
70m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13.5km
03:31
80m
80m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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hikers
5.71km
01:29
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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19
riders
57.5km
02:36
320m
320m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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32
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43.9km
01:47
140m
140m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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8
riders
74.9km
03:32
520m
520m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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9.29km
00:26
60m
70m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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8
riders
27.4km
01:31
180m
180m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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20.8km
01:10
140m
140m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12
riders
49.1km
02:31
120m
120m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
riders
28.5km
01:56
220m
220m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
runners
13.0km
01:21
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
17.0km
01:51
140m
140m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
11.4km
01:12
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
runners
4.92km
00:31
30m
30m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Mantenay-Montlin offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features 14 routes, with an average rating of 4.53 stars from more than 2,600 visitors.
Yes, Mantenay-Montlin is home to "La Traverse," a 15.5-mile (25 km) greenway suitable for touring cycling. This signposted route offers a smooth surface for exploring the countryside. More information is available in the Cycling around Mantenay-Montlin guide.
The area around Mantenay-Montlin features routes with mostly paved surfaces, suitable for road cycling. The broader Ain department offers more than 2,200 km of cycling routes. Consult the Road Cycling Routes around Mantenay-Montlin guide for details.
Mountain biking trails in Mantenay-Montlin include "MTB track no. 23 (black) La Grande Sarrasine Tour" and "Circuit VTT-VTC n°12 (rouge) - Sur Reyssouze, les hauts de St Jean." A mountain bike link connects the village to the Ferme de la Forêt. Explore options in the MTB Trails around Mantenay-Montlin guide.
Mantenay-Montlin offers hiking opportunities along the Reyssouze river and through the local bocage landscape. Hikers can visit traditional Bresse farms with Saracen chimneys. The "Moulin Paluat – Stainless steel tap loop" is a highlighted option. Find more details in the Hiking around Mantenay-Montlin guide.
Yes, Mantenay-Montlin features gravel biking routes, such as "Circuit Gravel n°14 (red) - Hauts de la vallée de la Reyssouze." This route provides options for gravel biking enthusiasts. Further information is available in the Gravel biking around Mantenay-Montlin guide.
The "La Traverse" greenway, a 15.5-mile (25 km) route, is fully signposted and safe for non-motorized vehicles, making it suitable for various skill levels and family outings. Its smooth surface accommodates biking, rollerblading, or scootering.
Mantenay-Montlin is characterized by its Bresse region bocage landscape and the Reyssouze river. Notable cultural landmarks include traditional Bresse farmhouses with Saracen chimneys, such as the historic Ferme de la Forêt, which also houses a museum.
Outdoor activities in Mantenay-Montlin are popular on komoot, with more than 2,600 visitors having explored routes. The 14 available routes have received an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 stars from 268 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Mantenay-Montlin, including Cycling around Mantenay-Montlin, Road Cycling Routes around Mantenay-Montlin, MTB Trails around Mantenay-Montlin, Hiking around Mantenay-Montlin, Running Trails around Mantenay-Montlin, and Gravel biking around Mantenay-Montlin.
The Mairie (Town Hall) serves as the primary official contact for Mantenay-Montlin. The official phone number is 04 74 52 61 72. The official email address is mairie.mantenay@outlook.fr.
The terrain for cycling in Mantenay-Montlin varies. Touring and road cycling routes often feature mostly paved surfaces, while mountain biking and gravel biking trails utilize more diverse terrain within the bocage landscape. The "La Traverse" greenway offers a smooth, dedicated surface.
Yes, Mantenay-Montlin is situated on "La Traverse," a 15.5-mile (25 km) greenway. This route is fully signposted, safe for non-motorized vehicles, and features a smooth surface, making it ideal for biking, rollerblading, or scootering.

