Pollieu, a commune located in the Ain department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France, offers a landscape well-suited for outdoor pursuits. The area features diverse terrain, including the natural Lac de Barterand, and benefits from the broader Ain department's mix of mountains, plains, rivers, and forests. These natural features provide a setting for several sports like touring cycling, road cycling, hiking, mountain biking, and more.
Outdoor activities in Pollieu center around its natural environment, providing…
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41.7km
03:00
620m
610m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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136km
08:21
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1,460m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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74.5km
03:54
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240m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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13
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26.6km
01:14
240m
240m
Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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55.3km
03:08
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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45.0km
01:55
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Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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85.8km
04:17
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1,250m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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165
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42.8km
02:30
220m
220m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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26.0km
01:31
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Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

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Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

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24.7km
01:43
310m
310m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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85
hikers
9.47km
03:05
390m
390m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

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7.45km
02:18
250m
250m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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4.51km
01:11
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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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9.20km
02:40
230m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

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17
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28.0km
02:30
550m
550m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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24.0km
01:31
300m
300m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

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15
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13.9km
00:44
40m
40m
Easy mountain bike ride.
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7.79km
00:58
170m
170m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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11.2km
01:15
200m
200m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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10.1km
01:16
270m
270m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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runners
5.57km
00:50
240m
240m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Pollieu provides opportunities for various outdoor activities, including Touring cycling, Road cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, Gravel biking, and Jogging. The region features 16 routes across these sports, catering to different interests.
Pollieu offers 8 dedicated hiking routes. A notable option is the circuit around Lac de Barterand, which provides varied scenery. For more details, explore the Hiking around Pollieu guide.
Yes, Pollieu features routes for various cycling disciplines. Options include Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The wider Bugey region, where Pollieu is located, offers diverse landscapes for rides.
Pollieu has 1 touring cycling route available. This route allows exploration of the local area at a leisurely pace. More information can be found in the Cycling around Pollieu guide.
Pollieu offers 1 road cycling route. This route provides an opportunity for road cyclists to experience the local terrain. Consult the Road Cycling Routes around Pollieu guide for specifics.
Pollieu has 1 easy mountain biking trail. The broader Ain department, where Pollieu is situated, is known for extensive MTB networks. Details on local trails are available in the MTB Trails around Pollieu guide.
Routes in Pollieu have an average rating of 4.45 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from over 2,000 users. The positive feedback indicates a generally satisfying experience for outdoor enthusiasts.
More than 29,000 visitors have explored routes in Pollieu using komoot. This indicates a significant level of interest and engagement with the outdoor offerings in the region. The community actively shares experiences and contributes to route information.
Yes, Pollieu offers gravel biking opportunities. The terrain in the Bugey region, encompassing Pollieu, is suitable for gravel riding. A dedicated guide, Gravel biking around Pollieu, provides further information.
A prominent natural feature in Pollieu is the Lac de Barterand. This natural lake serves as a focal point for local outdoor pursuits, including hiking. The wider Bugey region also features vineyards, viewpoints, and waterfalls.
Pollieu offers 5 jogging routes for runners. These trails provide options for exploring the local landscape on foot. The Running Trails around Pollieu guide details these options.
The local administration for Pollieu is handled by its Mairie (Town Hall). The official website is pollieu.fr. The Mairie can also be reached by phone at +33 4 79 42 10 97.

