Le Rouget-Pers is a commune located in the Cantal department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. This area is characterized by discreetly hilly and green landscapes, encompassing forests, meadows, and agricultural land, and is nestled within the "Châtaigneraie Cantalienne." It notably borders the southwest shores of Lake Saint-Étienne-Cantalès, the largest artificial lake in Auvergne. The diverse terrain of Le Rouget-Pers provides a suitable environment for several sports like hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more.
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Routes
4.6
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Average rating
663
People visited

2
riders
61.5km
04:02
840m
840m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
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26
riders
49.4km
03:18
720m
720m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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24
riders
30.5km
02:09
570m
570m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16
riders
28.8km
02:20
420m
420m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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36
hikers
6.70km
01:47
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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35
hikers
20.3km
05:43
420m
420m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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40
hikers
5.20km
01:25
80m
80m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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29
hikers
7.92km
02:12
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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37
riders
64.3km
03:09
840m
840m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

20
riders
97.5km
04:26
1,090m
1,090m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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14
riders
65.2km
03:04
820m
810m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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12
riders
46.6km
02:17
690m
690m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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31
riders
38.8km
02:59
610m
610m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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6
riders
8.85km
00:41
120m
120m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
41.1km
03:19
580m
580m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

3
riders
42.2km
03:27
720m
720m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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19
runners
8.64km
00:57
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

18
runners
8.45km
00:57
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
runners
9.29km
01:01
160m
160m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
runners
10.1km
01:06
150m
150m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Le Rouget-Pers offers a range of outdoor activities including hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, and jogging. The region features over 100 routes across these sports. It is located in the Cantal department, bordering Lake Saint-Étienne-Cantalès.
Le Rouget-Pers has more than 3,000 visitors who have shared their experiences on komoot. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.36 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Le Rouget-Pers offers diverse hiking trails through forests, meadows, and hilly terrain. Options range from easy paths to more challenging routes with elevation gain. There are 69 hiking routes available in the area, such as the Hiking around Le Rouget-Pers guide.
Yes, easy hiking trails are available. An example is the "Suspended Footbridge loop from Saint-Étienne-Cantalès," an easy 2.5-mile (3.99 km) path. This route typically takes just over an hour to complete, offering scenic views.
Yes, more challenging hiking options exist. The "Château de Laroquebrou – Our Lady of Laroquebrou loop" is a 12.7-mile (20.5 km) route that starts from Saint-Étienne-Cantalès. This trail includes significant elevation changes suitable for experienced hikers.
The area around Le Rouget-Pers is well-suited for road and touring cycling, with quiet country roads and scenic routes. A prominent feature is the "Tour of Lake Saint-Étienne-Cantalès," a 19.4-mile (31.3 km) route. More options are in the Road Cycling Routes around Le Rouget-Pers guide.
Yes, mountain biking trails are available, benefiting from the diverse terrain around Lake Saint-Étienne-Cantalès and surrounding wooded hills. The "Ytrac, Marais du Cassan loop" is a moderate 13.6-mile (21.9 km) trail. Consult the MTB Trails around Le Rouget-Pers guide for more.
The most prominent natural feature is Lake Saint-Étienne-Cantalès, a large artificial lake covering 1,389 acres (562 hectares). A highlight is the Himalayan suspension bridge at Lake Cantalès, a 407-foot (124-meter) footbridge connecting beaches.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Le Rouget-Pers. These include Hiking around Le Rouget-Pers, Road Cycling Routes around Le Rouget-Pers, and MTB Trails around Le Rouget-Pers. Guides are also available for touring cycling and jogging.
The official website for the Mairie (Town Hall) of Le Rouget-Pers is https://www.lerouget-pers.fr/. This site provides information about the local administration and services.
The phone number for the Mairie (Town Hall) of Le Rouget-Pers is +33 4 71 46 10 29. For tourism-related inquiries, the Intercommunal Tourist Office can be reached at +33 4 71 46 94 82.

