Saint-Ambroix is a region in the Gard department of southern France, characterized by its varied terrain, including the Cèze river valley and its position as a gateway to the Cévennes National Park. This geographical setting provides a rich environment for outdoor activities, from river-adjacent paths to more challenging routes within the park's foothills. The area offers opportunities for several sports like hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more.
The Saint-Ambroix region offers more than 50 routes for outdoor enthusiasts, catering to various interests and skill levels. More than 6,000 visitors have shared their experiences, resulting in an average rating of 4.42 out of 5 stars for the routes in Saint-Ambroix. Hikers can explore trails ranging from leisurely walks along the Cèze river to more demanding paths leading to viewpoints like Le Dugas. Cycling is well-represented, with options for road cyclists seeking challenging climbs, touring cyclists enjoying scenic routes through the valley, and mountain bikers finding diverse terrain. For detailed information on specific activities, explore guides such as Hiking around Saint-Ambroix, Road Cycling Routes around Saint-Ambroix, and MTB Trails around Saint-Ambroix.
96
Routes
4.3
(167)
Average rating
1457
People visited

4.1
(19)
73
hikers
9.67km
02:52
290m
290m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(11)
67
hikers
5.79km
01:50
220m
220m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(7)
22
hikers
8.74km
02:27
170m
170m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(4)
26
hikers
5.85km
01:43
170m
170m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
(4)
18
riders
48.2km
03:11
690m
690m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.8
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26
riders
35.1km
02:10
310m
310m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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18
riders
33.4km
02:08
420m
410m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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23
riders
61.5km
04:02
860m
860m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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96
riders
63.8km
03:32
1,200m
1,200m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.7
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244
riders
56.8km
02:54
780m
780m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.6
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74
riders
40.8km
02:01
640m
640m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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44
riders
56.7km
02:44
680m
680m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.8
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8
riders
29.7km
02:26
480m
480m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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15
riders
49.0km
04:06
820m
820m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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1
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
riders
55.9km
04:08
930m
930m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.0
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15
runners
9.15km
01:08
260m
260m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
runners
12.0km
01:21
190m
190m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
runners
12.1km
01:31
400m
400m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
runners
7.63km
00:49
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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31
riders
47.4km
02:43
440m
440m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
riders
103km
08:00
1,460m
1,460m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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17
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
57.1km
04:27
630m
630m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Saint-Ambroix offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region provides diverse terrain suitable for various interests and skill levels.
Saint-Ambroix features 77 routes on komoot, with more than 6,000 visitors having explored them. These routes collectively hold an average rating of 4.42 out of 5 stars.
Hiking trails in Saint-Ambroix explore the Cèze river valley and extend into the Cévennes National Park. Routes vary from leisurely walks to more challenging paths. More information on specific trails is available in the Hiking around Saint-Ambroix guide.
Yes, Saint-Ambroix offers road cycling routes, including options with significant elevation gains in the northern Gard department. Detailed routes can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Saint-Ambroix guide.
Touring cycling in Saint-Ambroix often incorporates sections of former railway lines, such as the Via Ardèche, providing smoother paths. Routes like "Between the Cèze and the Auzonnet — Parc National des Cévennes" (30 miles [48.2 km]) are popular. The Cycling around Saint-Ambroix guide offers further details.
The region around Saint-Ambroix provides a range of mountain biking opportunities, benefiting from varied terrain and proximity to the Cévennes National Park. Information on specific trails is available in the MTB Trails around Saint-Ambroix guide.
Hikers can explore Le Dugas, a rocky outcrop overlooking the town, which features the Chapelle du Dugas and offers panoramic views. The Cévennes National Park and the Cèze River Valley also provide diverse natural scenery.
The region around Saint-Ambroix offers trails suitable for all levels, including family-friendly itineraries. Routes along the Cèze river valley are generally less challenging and provide accessible options for families.
Komoot offers several guides for Saint-Ambroix, including Hiking around Saint-Ambroix, Road Cycling Routes around Saint-Ambroix, MTB Trails around Saint-Ambroix, and Gravel biking around Saint-Ambroix.
The official website for the town of Saint-Ambroix is saint-ambroix.fr. For tourism inquiries, the Office de Tourisme Cèze Cévennes can be reached at 04 66 24 53 44.
Cycling routes in Saint-Ambroix vary in length. For example, the "Between the Cèze and the Auzonnet — Parc National des Cévennes" touring route is 30 miles (48.2 km), and the "Old railway line – Saint-Ambroix loop" is 20.7 miles (33.3 km).

