Épieds is a region in Maine-et-Loire, France, characterized by its diverse landscapes shaped by the Dive river, expansive agricultural lands, and proximity to the Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park. This area features a mix of riverine environments, vineyards, and poplar plantations, providing varied terrain suitable for several sports like touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, and more. The natural features, including historical watermills and troglodyte dwellings, add to the distinct character of the Épieds landscape.
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4.5
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Average rating
678
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4.2
(10)
44
hikers
11.5km
03:06
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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22
hikers
14.2km
03:55
230m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22
hikers
14.2km
03:54
230m
230m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8
hikers
13.1km
03:31
170m
170m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.8
(4)
77
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.5
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38
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

41
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

26
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
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17
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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37.3km
03:00
330m
330m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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4
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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16
riders
95.1km
04:16
920m
920m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

18
riders
43.7km
02:07
540m
540m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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14
riders
95.4km
04:20
1,050m
1,050m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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14
riders
21.3km
00:58
210m
210m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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12
runners
9.16km
01:06
130m
130m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14.4km
01:45
240m
240m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
15.8km
01:39
120m
120m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5
runners
14.0km
01:28
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Épieds offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Touring cycling, Hiking, Road cycling, Mountain biking, and Jogging. The region features 9 routes across these sports, with an average rating of 4.55 stars from more than 3,000 visitors.
Épieds is well-suited for cycling, offering routes for touring, road, and mountain biking. The area is near the famous "Loire à Vélo" route, providing mostly flat, low-traffic paths. Routes traverse scenic vineyards and follow river valleys, such as the Thouet River.
Épieds provides diverse hiking trails suitable for various skill levels. Routes explore riverine environments, agricultural fields, and varied landscapes with notable elevation changes. For detailed information, consult the Hiking around Épieds guide.
The Épieds region is characterized by the Dive river and its tributary, La Petite Maine, featuring historical watermills. It also includes expansive agricultural lands with AOC Anjou and Saumur vineyards, as well as extensive poplar plantations. The area is near the Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park.
Épieds features historical watermills, some dating back to the 12th century, along its waterways. The area also contains fascinating troglodyte dwellings, some decorated with capitals from around 1180. Cycling routes in the broader Saumur region often lead through charming troglodyte villages.
Épieds offers routes suitable for various skill levels, from easy walks and flat cycling paths to more challenging routes with notable elevation changes. The 9 available routes have an average rating of 4.55 stars, indicating a generally positive experience across different difficulties.
The proximity to the "Loire à Vélo" route makes Épieds an ideal location for family-friendly cycling. This route offers mostly flat, low-traffic paths suitable for all ages. Other local routes also traverse gentle landscapes like vineyards and river valleys.
Komoot offers several guides for Épieds, including Cycling around Épieds, Hiking around Épieds, Road Cycling Routes around Épieds, MTB Trails around Épieds, and Running Trails around Épieds.
Épieds has attracted more than 3,000 visitors who have explored its outdoor routes. The 9 available routes have received an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 stars from the komoot community.
Information on road cycling routes in Épieds can be found in the dedicated komoot guide. This resource details routes that traverse scenic vineyards and follow river valleys. Consult the Road Cycling Routes around Épieds guide for more information.
While specific mountain biking trails directly within Épieds are not detailed, the varied terrains of the nearby Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park offer potential for mountain biking. A dedicated komoot guide, MTB Trails around Épieds, provides further information.
The official website for the commune of Épieds (49260, Maine-et-Loire) is generally structured as part of a government portal or a local commune site. The official website is epieds49.fr.
The Mairie (Town Hall) of Épieds (49260, Maine-et-Loire) can be contacted by phone. The phone number for the Mairie is 02 41 50 95 00.

