Charroux is a medieval village located in France's Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, offering diverse landscapes suitable for outdoor pursuits. The area features picturesque river valleys, including the Sioule and Bouble gorges, alongside rolling countryside and forests. Its elevated position provides panoramic views, making it an engaging setting for several sports like touring cycling, mountain biking, jogging, hiking, and more.
The Charroux region provides a variety of outdoor activities, with more than 30 routes available across several sports like touring cycling, mountain biking, jogging, hiking, and more. Cyclists can explore both paved and unpaved paths, including segments of the GTMC mountain bike route and dedicated Cycling around Charroux routes that traverse the Sioule River valley and Bouble gorges. For those preferring to explore on foot, Hiking around Charroux offers trails through the countryside and around Servant Lake, while Running Trails around Charroux provide options for joggers. More than 400 visitors have shared their experiences, resulting in an average rating of 4.28 out of 5 stars for the routes in this area.
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4.2
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Average rating
227
People visited

4.0
(3)
12
hikers
7.85km
02:03
60m
60m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

2.0
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6
hikers
9.98km
02:35
60m
60m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
hikers
4.62km
01:13
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
hikers
7.67km
02:00
60m
60m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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16
riders
9.26km
00:26
70m
70m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

8
riders
65.4km
02:41
370m
370m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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riders
40.9km
01:42
290m
290m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5
riders
61.4km
02:39
330m
330m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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6
runners
6.53km
00:42
60m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
runners
8.62km
00:56
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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runners
8.25km
00:52
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
runners
8.06km
00:53
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
riders
48.3km
03:29
410m
410m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
riders
50.4km
03:53
390m
390m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
117km
07:11
960m
960m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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3
riders
19.6km
01:16
130m
130m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
riders
50.4km
03:32
450m
450m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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5
riders
47.7km
03:19
380m
380m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
26.0km
01:45
160m
160m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.2
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5
riders
46.1km
03:07
340m
340m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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Charroux offers a variety of outdoor activities, including touring cycling, mountain biking, jogging, hiking, and road cycling. The region features 37 routes for different skill levels. These activities allow exploration of the medieval village and its surrounding natural landscapes.
Charroux provides options for touring cycling, mountain biking, and road cycling. Routes often feature paved surfaces, with some unpaved sections for advanced riders. Cyclists can explore the Sioule River valley and Bouble gorges.
Touring bike routes around Charroux are available for exploration. One can find detailed information and routes in the Cycling around Charroux guide. Routes like the 41-mile (66 km) "Escapade between Sioule and Bouble" are available.
Yes, mountain biking trails are available in Charroux. The GTMC (Grand Traverse of the Massif Central) mountain bike route passes through the area, offering segments from Chantelle to Riom. More information can be found in the MTB Trails around Charroux guide.
Charroux offers various hiking trails through its countryside. Walkers can discover the Bouble gorges and explore farm tracks. Short and easy trails are available around Servant Lake. The Hiking around Charroux guide provides detailed routes.
Charroux offers cycling routes suitable for families. The 19-mile (30 km) "Between Churches and Viaducts" circuit is considered more accessible. Trails around Servant Lake are also suitable for families.
Trails in Charroux feature several natural landmarks. These include the Sioule River Valley, the Bouble Gorges, and Servant Lake. The Forêt des Colettes is also located about 9 miles (15 km) away.
Charroux is a medieval village with well-preserved architecture. Notable sites include remnants of a Benedictine abbey, fortified gateways, and the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church. The Viaduc de Neuvial, an impressive historical bridge built by Eiffel, is also nearby.
Routes in Charroux have received positive feedback on komoot. More than 400 visitors have shared their experiences, resulting in an average rating of 4.28 out of 5 stars for the 37 available routes.
Komoot offers several guides for Charroux, covering various sports. These include Cycling around Charroux, MTB Trails around Charroux, Running Trails around Charroux, Hiking around Charroux, and Road Cycling Routes around Charroux.
For tourism information about Charroux, one can contact the Val de Sioule Tourist Office. Their official website is charroux03.fr. The phone number for inquiries is +33 4 70 56 81 65.

