Les Pradeaux is a commune located in the Puy-de-Dôme department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in France. The surrounding area features a diverse volcanic landscape, including parts of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Chaîne des Puys and the Massif Central. This terrain, composed of volcanic mountains, forests, hills, and valleys, provides a varied environment suitable for several sports like touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, and more.
Les Pradeaux offers a range of outdoor activities,…
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80
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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50
hikers
8.12km
02:05
30m
30m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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27
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12.7km
03:22
130m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.33km
01:39
200m
200m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10
riders
63.7km
03:08
900m
900m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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56.8km
02:38
610m
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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68.4km
03:25
1,030m
1,030m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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57.5km
02:56
940m
940m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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12
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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26
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120km
07:27
1,080m
1,080m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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27.2km
01:45
210m
210m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

21
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108km
07:23
1,800m
1,800m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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17
runners
10.5km
01:16
240m
240m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19.7km
02:20
300m
300m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17.1km
02:00
340m
340m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.29km
00:56
60m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
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81.2km
07:10
1,780m
1,780m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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33.0km
03:05
750m
750m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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11
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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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35
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39.6km
03:11
670m
670m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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26.1km
01:44
300m
300m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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43.4km
03:08
590m
590m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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45.4km
03:46
1,010m
1,010m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Les Pradeaux, located in the Puy-de-Dôme department, offers a range of outdoor activities including touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, jogging, and gravel biking. The region's diverse volcanic landscape provides varied terrain for these pursuits. Komoot lists 12 routes in the area, with an average rating of 4.55 stars from more than 790 ratings.
Yes, Les Pradeaux offers touring cycling routes. The region's varied terrain, including high plateaus and deep valleys, provides options from easy loops around lakes to more challenging climbs. More information can be found in the guide Cycling around Les Pradeaux.
The area around Les Pradeaux provides extensive mountain biking opportunities within its volcanic landscape. Trails range from beginner-friendly paths to technical descents, particularly in areas like the Livradois-Forez Regional Nature Park. Consult the guide MTB Trails around Les Pradeaux for specific routes.
Les Pradeaux is a gateway to numerous hiking trails, including portions of the GR 30 (Tour des Volcans et Lacs d'Auvergne) and pathways around the Chaîne des Puys and the Massif du Sancy. These trails explore volcanic craters, high-altitude meadows, and waterfalls. Details are available in the guide Hiking around Les Pradeaux.
Road cyclists can find a variety of routes near Les Pradeaux, utilizing low-traffic roads and offering significant elevation gains in some areas. The department actively develops 'cyclo-sportif' itineraries. For route suggestions, refer to Road Cycling Routes around Les Pradeaux.
The region surrounding Les Pradeaux offers routes suitable for various skill levels, including easier paths and loops. The diverse terrain ensures options for beginners and families, particularly around the volcanic lakes. Specific routes can be found in the komoot guides for each sport.
The area is characterized by its volcanic landscape, part of the Chaîne des Puys and Massif Central. Key attractions include the Puy-de-Dôme, offering panoramic views of approximately 80 extinct volcanoes, and picturesque volcanic lakes such as Lac d'Aydat and Lac Pavin.
Outdoor routes in Les Pradeaux are well-regarded on komoot. More than 11,000 visitors have explored the area, and the 12 available routes have received an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 stars from over 790 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Les Pradeaux, covering various activities. These include Cycling around Les Pradeaux, Hiking around Les Pradeaux, MTB Trails around Les Pradeaux, and Road Cycling Routes around Les Pradeaux.
For inquiries regarding Les Pradeaux, you can contact the Mairie (town hall). The phone number for the Mairie is +33 4 73 71 00 44.
Yes, gravel biking is an available activity in the Les Pradeaux region. The diverse terrain, including forests and rolling hills, provides suitable paths for gravel biking enthusiasts. More information can be found in the guide Gravel biking around Les Pradeaux.

