Maringues is a region in the Limagne plain, located within the Puy-de-Dôme department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. This area is characterized by its diverse landscapes, including the Morge River, the nearby confluence of the Allier and Artière rivers, and the prominent Butte de Montgacon. The varied terrain makes Maringues suitable for several sports like touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, hiking, and more.
Maringues offers more than 50 routes for outdoor enthusiasts, covering several sports…
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Average rating
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5.0
(4)
22
riders
56.3km
03:24
330m
330m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

3.4
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90
riders
112km
06:47
620m
620m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.3
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101
riders
91.5km
05:24
330m
330m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.0
(1)
19
riders
41.3km
03:11
120m
120m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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4.6
(5)
35
riders
46.3km
01:51
230m
230m
Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.0
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14
riders
28.2km
01:08
110m
110m
Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.0
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10
riders
28.8km
01:09
150m
150m
Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.0
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8
riders
21.5km
00:51
100m
100m
Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.7
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21
hikers
9.90km
02:38
110m
110m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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12
hikers
12.6km
03:20
120m
120m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

5.0
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7
hikers
7.05km
01:55
100m
100m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

5.0
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5
hikers
18.4km
04:45
100m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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4.2
(6)
15
riders
31.6km
02:14
250m
250m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

4.9
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27
riders
40.2km
02:51
120m
120m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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3
riders
21.8km
01:29
130m
130m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.7
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3
riders
27.2km
01:49
190m
190m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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5.0
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11
runners
9.78km
01:05
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
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10
runners
6.25km
00:39
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
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6
runners
9.08km
01:00
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

7
runners
7.48km
00:50
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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5.0
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8
riders
43.0km
02:48
130m
130m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

3
riders
22.7km
01:43
310m
310m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

6
riders
37.3km
02:20
110m
110m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.0
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3
riders
21.7km
01:38
140m
140m
Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Maringues offers a variety of outdoor activities including touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, hiking, gravel biking, and jogging. The region has over 60 routes catering to different preferences and skill levels.
Maringues provides routes for touring cycling, road cycling, and mountain biking. Options range from well-paved surfaces for leisurely rides to more demanding unpaved segments for mountain biking. Specific guides include Cycling around Maringues and MTB Trails around Maringues.
Yes, Maringues features various hiking trails, including routes to the Butte de Montgacon which offers scenic views. Trails are available with different gradients to accommodate families and experienced trekkers. There are 16 hiking routes documented on komoot, with a dedicated guide for Hiking around Maringues.
Maringues offers routes suitable for families, particularly for hiking and touring cycling. These trails often feature gentler gradients and provide opportunities for leisurely exploration of the Limagne plain. Routes are designed to accommodate various fitness levels.
Spring and autumn are ideal seasons for outdoor activities in Maringues. The temperatures during these periods are generally pleasant for both cycling and hiking, making for comfortable exploration.
Maringues is situated in the Limagne plain, with the Morge River flowing through it. Notable features include the Martailles Pond, a lake formed from a sand pit, and the Butte de Montgacon, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
Maringues has a rich history as a former tanning center. Its old town center features half-timbered houses dating from the 14th to 16th centuries, along with several historically significant mansions. The vibrant Monday market is also a local highlight.
Maringues routes are popular among outdoor enthusiasts. More than 4,000 visitors have explored the area, and the 60 available routes have an average rating of 4.25 out of 5 stars based on 289 ratings.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Maringues. These include Cycling around Maringues, MTB Trails around Maringues, Road Cycling Routes around Maringues, and Hiking around Maringues.
Official information for Maringues can be found on the Mairie de Maringues (Town Hall) website at www.maringues.fr. For broader tourism inquiries in the Terra Volcana region, visit www.terravolcana.com.
The main phone number for the Mairie de Maringues (Town Hall) is 04 73 68 70 42. For tourist information related to the broader Terra Volcana region, the number is 04 73 38 59 45.
Yes, Maringues offers routes suitable for gravel biking. These routes combine paved and unpaved sections, providing a diverse experience for gravel cyclists. A specific guide is available for Gravel biking around Maringues.
Cycling routes in Maringues vary in difficulty. There are well-paved, flatter routes suitable for touring and road cycling, as well as more demanding unpaved segments for mountain biking that may include significant elevation gains. Routes cater to various fitness levels.

