Les Premiers-Sapins is a commune located in the Doubs department of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in eastern France. Formed in 2016 from the merger of six villages, this area is characterized by its mountain landscapes, extensive forests, and varied terrain, with altitudes ranging from 540m to 978m. These geographical features make Les Premiers-Sapins a suitable location for several outdoor sports, including hiking, jogging, road cycling, mountain biking, and more.
Les Premiers-Sapins offers more than 30…
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runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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358
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20.2km
02:53
940m
940m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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36.7km
05:22
1,660m
1,660m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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17.7km
02:14
390m
390m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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17.1km
01:17
190m
190m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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83.4km
06:01
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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36.0km
02:36
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46.3km
02:54
490m
490m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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112
hikers
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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89
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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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6.32km
01:43
100m
100m
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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14.0km
03:53
250m
260m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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80
riders
54.3km
02:36
700m
700m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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40.8km
01:54
490m
490m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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60.3km
02:59
780m
780m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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26
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45.2km
02:10
620m
620m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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30.0km
01:55
200m
200m
Easy mountain bike ride.

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14.2km
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Easy mountain bike ride.

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30.1km
02:24
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540m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

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26.8km
01:48
390m
390m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.
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33
riders
47.5km
03:13
510m
510m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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51.9km
03:26
710m
710m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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30.8km
02:03
450m
450m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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23.1km
01:25
230m
230m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Les Premiers-Sapins is a commune in the Doubs department of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in eastern France. Formed from the merger of six villages, it features mountain landscapes, extensive forests, and varied terrain. Altitudes in the area range from 1,772 feet (540m) to 3,209 feet (978m).
Les Premiers-Sapins offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Jogging, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, and Gravel biking. The region has more than 30 routes, with an average rating of 4.58 out of 5 stars from over 10,000 visitors on komoot.
Notable hiking trails include the 3.6-mile (5.8 km) Source of the Loue Trail, leading to the resurgence of the Loue River. The 9.0-mile (14.5 km) Les Belvédères Trail winds through the Gorges de Noailles. For more options, consult the Hiking around Les Premiers-Sapins guide.
Yes, trails cater to different fitness levels, including easier routes. A sensory trail in Vanclans, designed with natural and recycled materials, engages visitors' five senses in a natural environment. This trail is suitable for families and those seeking a less strenuous experience.
Key natural features include the Source de la Loue, where the river emerges from a dramatic cave at the base of 492-foot (150m) high cliffs. Viewpoints near the ruins of Cicon Castle and 'Derrière la Roche' offer expansive vistas of the surrounding mountainous terrain and forests.
The region offers mountain biking trails such as the 'Tour 1 Around the Lac des sapins,' an easy 5.8-mile (9.3 km) route with 689 feet (210m) of elevation gain. A dedicated Bike Park VTT enduro is also available for enthusiasts. More details can be found in the MTB Trails around Les Premiers-Sapins guide.
The mountainous landscapes of Les Premiers-Sapins provide varied terrain suitable for road cyclists seeking climbs and scenic descents. Routes are available for different skill levels. For detailed routes, refer to the Road Cycling Routes around Les Premiers-Sapins guide.
Les Premiers-Sapins features 'Parcours de Loisirs et de Sport d'Orientation' (Leisure and Orientation Sports Courses) with varying difficulty levels within the forest. These courses start from Nods Village, Chasnans, and Nods Buquechet. The Running Trails around Les Premiers-Sapins guide provides further information.
Komoot offers several guides for the region, including Hiking around Les Premiers-Sapins, Road Cycling Routes around Les Premiers-Sapins, and MTB Trails around Les Premiers-Sapins. Guides for jogging, touring cycling, and gravel biking are also available.
The official website for Les Premiers-Sapins is https://www.lespremierssapins.fr. The phone number for the Mairie (Town Hall) of Les Premiers-Sapins is +33(0)3 81 60 04 06.
Outdoor activities in Les Premiers-Sapins have an average rating of 4.58 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on experiences shared by more than 10,000 visitors to the region.
Yes, Les Premiers-Sapins offers terrain suitable for gravel biking, combining various surfaces. A dedicated guide, Gravel biking around Les Premiers-Sapins, is available on komoot to help explore suitable routes.

