Cachan is a commune in the Val-de-Marne department of France, characterized by its commitment to preserving natural spaces and green infrastructure. Despite its proximity to Paris, Cachan offers a surprising array of outdoor opportunities, with significant green areas including Parc Raspail, Jardin Simonnin, and Jardin Panoramique, which provide varied terrain for active pursuits. The town is also notably traversed by the historic Aqueduct, adding a unique landscape feature. These natural and historical elements make Cachan suitable for several sports like…
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4.2
(5)
882
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1.0
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163
runners
11.7km
01:13
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

120
runners
14.2km
01:30
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130m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.68km
00:51
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
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315
riders
30.6km
02:21
370m
370m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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316
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30.4km
02:27
310m
310m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.2
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182
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110km
06:53
450m
450m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.1
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111
riders
107km
06:23
490m
490m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
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227
riders
55.2km
03:02
320m
320m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.3
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243
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17.1km
00:42
100m
100m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.4
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152
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42.6km
01:53
400m
400m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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78
riders
46.9km
02:05
280m
280m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.4
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77
riders
33.5km
02:25
420m
420m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

3.9
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53
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19.8km
01:31
260m
260m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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53
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23.4km
01:25
200m
200m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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18
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49.0km
03:45
610m
610m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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5.0
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41
hikers
21.8km
05:48
220m
220m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

23
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6.65km
01:43
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
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13.3km
03:31
120m
120m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
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6.00km
01:37
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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379
riders
80.1km
04:27
330m
330m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
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206
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48.3km
03:16
590m
590m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.1
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58
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22.5km
01:20
210m
210m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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76
riders
54.5km
02:57
260m
260m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Cachan offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Touring cycling, Jogging, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Gravel biking, and Hiking. There are more than 20 routes available, which have been explored by over 239,000 visitors. These routes have an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Cachan provides numerous cycling opportunities, including routes for touring, road, mountain, and gravel biking. Popular options include routes that extend into the Bièvre valley. For detailed routes, consult guides such as Cycling around Cachan or Road Cycling Routes around Cachan.
Yes, Cachan offers several jogging trails. Routes can be found within the town's green spaces and extend to larger Parisian parks like Parc Montsouris. These trails provide varied terrain suitable for different fitness levels. A dedicated guide is available: Running Trails around Cachan.
Cachan has facilities for off-road cycling, including a bicross track in Jardin Simonnin. While extensive mountain biking trails within Cachan are limited, routes around the area can lead to more rugged terrains. Explore options with the MTB Trails around Cachan guide.
Cachan features several notable natural landmarks and green spaces. These include Parc Raspail, Jardin Simonnin with its bicross track, and Jardin Panoramique which offers views of the Bièvre valley. The historic Médicis and Vanne aqueducts also traverse the town.
Cachan offers some hiking opportunities, primarily within its parks and connecting greenways. While not extensive mountain trails, these paths provide pleasant walks. For specific routes, refer to the Hiking around Cachan guide.
Outdoor activities in Cachan are quite popular on komoot, with over 239,000 visitors having explored routes in the area. The 27 available routes have received an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from more than 9,800 ratings.
Cachan's parks, such as Jardin Simonnin, are designed with family-friendly features including play areas and a bicross track. The town's greenways and less strenuous routes are suitable for families. Specific family-friendly routes can be found within the various sport guides.
Komoot offers several guides for Cachan, covering various activities. These include Cycling around Cachan, Running Trails around Cachan, Road Cycling Routes around Cachan, MTB Trails around Cachan, Gravel biking around Cachan, and Hiking around Cachan.
For more information about Cachan, the official website is ville-cachan.fr. The general phone number for the Cachan City Hall is +33 1 49 69 69 69.
Cycling routes around Cachan vary significantly in length, from a few miles (kilometers) for shorter excursions to over 30 miles (50 kilometers) for longer touring or road cycling trips. Specific distances depend on the chosen route and activity type.

