Valsonne, a region in the Rhône department of France, presents a diverse landscape ideal for outdoor pursuits. The area features rolling terrain, extensive forests, and varied natural environments that support a range of activities. Its geography, characterized by both gentle gradients and steeper climbs, makes it suitable for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, road cycling, and more. This combination of natural features provides a compelling setting for exploration.
The Valsonne region offers…
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5.0
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13
riders
53.4km
03:52
1,160m
1,160m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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23
riders
67.2km
04:23
950m
950m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

17
riders
21.8km
01:36
340m
340m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

12
riders
26.8km
01:58
610m
610m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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32
hikers
9.20km
02:48
320m
320m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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16
hikers
16.7km
04:58
490m
490m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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16
hikers
8.75km
02:34
250m
260m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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12
hikers
13.7km
04:07
430m
430m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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34
riders
44.9km
02:23
810m
810m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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14
riders
31.8km
01:25
300m
300m
Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

25
riders
35.1km
01:58
730m
740m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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18
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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50
runners
20.4km
02:29
650m
650m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

38
runners
10.8km
01:21
400m
400m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

10
runners
12.9km
01:36
410m
410m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

7
runners
12.0km
01:31
490m
490m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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15
riders
21.6km
02:18
710m
720m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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8
riders
21.2km
01:52
560m
560m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

9
riders
38.8km
04:12
1,310m
1,310m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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15
riders
22.8km
02:26
770m
770m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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2
riders
33.9km
02:58
790m
790m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

2
riders
41.1km
03:34
990m
990m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

2
riders
5.84km
00:27
40m
40m
Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

2
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Valsonne offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, and Jogging. The region features diverse terrain suitable for various skill levels. More than 9,000 visitors have explored over 19 routes in the area.
Valsonne has 5 dedicated hiking routes. These trails traverse varied terrain, including forests and areas with rolling hills. A comprehensive resource for exploring these paths is the Hiking around Valsonne guide.
Valsonne features 5 mountain biking routes, with many trails concentrated around areas like Lac des Sapins and Croix de Paisselay. These routes offer diverse challenges for mountain bikers. The MTB Trails around Valsonne guide provides detailed information.
Valsonne offers 5 road cycling routes, including roads with gentle gradients of 3-4% over approximately 6 miles (9 km). Some climbs can be steeper, reaching 7-8% in certain areas. The Road Cycling Routes around Valsonne guide details these options.
Valsonne provides various touring cycling opportunities, with routes that include both gentle gradients and more challenging ascents. The region's diverse landscapes are suitable for touring. Information on these routes is available in the Cycling around Valsonne guide.
Key natural features include Lac des Sapins, an artificial lake surrounded by forests, and Croix de Paisselay, a junction for several passes and trails. The nearby medieval village of Oingt, part of the 'Pays des Pierres Dorées,' offers scenic views of vineyards. These locations provide diverse backdrops for outdoor activities.
Outdoor routes in Valsonne are well-regarded on komoot, with an average rating of 4.62 out of 5 stars. More than 700 ratings have been submitted by users. Over 9,000 visitors have explored the 19 available routes in the region.
Komoot offers several guides for Valsonne, covering various sports. These include Hiking around Valsonne, MTB Trails around Valsonne, Cycling around Valsonne, Road Cycling Routes around Valsonne, and Running Trails around Valsonne.
The official website for the Commune of Valsonne is valsonne.fr. For general inquiries, the Mairie (town hall) of Valsonne can be reached by phone at +33474051806.
Lac des Sapins is an artificial lake in Valsonne, surrounded by forests. It serves as a starting point for numerous marked mountain bike trails and features a compact gravel path for cycling around its perimeter. The lake also offers a sandy beach and a biological swimming pool.
Valsonne provides 4 dedicated jogging routes for runners. These trails offer opportunities to explore the region's natural environments on foot. The Running Trails around Valsonne guide offers more details on these paths.

