Ambronay is a region situated within the Ain department of France, offering a diverse landscape ideal for outdoor pursuits. Its terrain combines accessible natural beauty with dedicated infrastructure, making it suitable for several sports like hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, and more. The area is characterized by its pure nature and varied natural heritage, providing a picturesque backdrop for exploration.
For those seeking outdoor activities, Ambronay provides more than 100 routes across several…
105
Routes
4.4
(120)
Average rating
1197
People visited

4.7
(11)
63
hikers
5.93km
01:58
280m
280m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(11)
41
hikers
14.0km
04:21
500m
500m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
41
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(10)
49
hikers
4.96km
01:44
280m
280m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(3)
50
riders
52.7km
03:06
1,080m
1,080m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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43
riders
37.7km
02:05
550m
550m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.0
(1)
25
riders
66.9km
03:14
850m
850m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
26
riders
45.7km
01:59
230m
230m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
(4)
37
riders
43.0km
04:25
1,170m
1,170m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.0
(4)
22
riders
29.1km
02:30
400m
400m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.4
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18
riders
21.3km
01:34
50m
50m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(3)
16
riders
29.5km
02:11
80m
80m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.0
(2)
26
riders
43.0km
03:05
620m
620m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

19
riders
43.7km
03:06
830m
830m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
13
riders
22.4km
01:40
340m
340m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
41.1km
02:45
500m
500m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(2)
50
runners
4.92km
00:34
10m
10m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

19
runners
10.3km
01:14
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
runners
30.2km
03:35
430m
430m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
runners
6.07km
00:38
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
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21
riders
45.9km
02:32
290m
290m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
3
riders
91.5km
06:31
1,540m
1,540m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
59.4km
04:11
1,010m
1,010m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
28.4km
01:36
60m
60m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Ambronay offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features 116 routes for these sports. These routes have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from more than 9,000 visitors.
Ambronay provides numerous hiking opportunities, with trails exploring its natural and landscaped heritage. Hikers can find routes suitable for various skill levels. A comprehensive guide for exploring the area is available at Hiking around Ambronay.
Ambronay is recognized as a road bike destination, with a dedicated cycle path connecting Ambérieu-en-Bugey directly to Ambronay. The region offers 51 road cycling routes. Cyclists can find detailed information and routes in the Road Cycling Routes around Ambronay guide.
Yes, Ambronay caters to mountain bikers with trails in the Ain mountains and options for family mountain biking. There are 11 mountain biking routes available in the region. Explore these trails with the MTB Trails around Ambronay guide.
The Ain department, which includes Ambronay, promotes 'Short walks of less than 2 hours' and 'Family mountain biking' options. These indicate the availability of less strenuous routes suitable for families. The region's diverse terrain offers accessible natural beauty for all ages.
Ambronay is known for its pure nature and diverse landscaped and natural heritage within the Ain department. The region features the historic Ambronay Abbey, which has a history spanning over 2000 years. The broader Ain region also includes various 'Remarkable towns & villages' and the Ain mountains.
Komoot offers several guides for Ambronay, covering various sports. These include Hiking around Ambronay, Road Cycling Routes around Ambronay, MTB Trails around Ambronay, Cycling around Ambronay, Running Trails around Ambronay, and Gravel biking around Ambronay.
Routes in Ambronay are highly regarded on komoot, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. More than 9,000 visitors have explored and rated the 116 available routes. This indicates a strong community engagement and satisfaction with the outdoor offerings.
Ambronay is suitable for touring cycling, with 26 dedicated routes available. The region's emphasis on cycling within the Ain department suggests a network of suitable roads for touring. A guide for exploring the area by bike is available at Cycling around Ambronay.
The region is promoted for 'Spring getaways, fresh air and pure nature,' suggesting spring is an ideal time for outdoor activities. However, its diverse natural heritage makes it suitable for exploration across multiple seasons. The availability of various sports allows for year-round engagement.
For general tourism information about Ambronay and the broader Ain department, the official tourism website is ain.fr. For direct contact with the Ambronay Cultural Center of Encounter, the phone number is +33 (0)4 74 38 74 00. The official website for the cultural center is visites.ambronay.org.

