Les Forges is a region characterized by its diverse landscapes, offering a variety of terrain suitable for outdoor pursuits. The area features a mix of rolling hills, dense woodlands, and tranquil river valleys, alongside scenic lakes. This varied topography provides a setting for several sports like touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, and more. The natural environment of Les Forges supports a range of activities for different skill levels.
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(50)
301
riders
42.4km
02:28
120m
120m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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90
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29.6km
01:43
90m
90m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

26
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27.6km
01:39
150m
150m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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42.8km
02:33
200m
200m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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55
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49.5km
02:10
120m
120m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

48
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103km
04:44
920m
920m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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19
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31.4km
01:22
140m
140m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

11
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93.1km
04:01
710m
710m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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38
riders
55.4km
03:56
590m
590m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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35.7km
02:01
160m
160m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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34.4km
02:04
190m
190m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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121km
06:37
450m
450m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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35
hikers
11.0km
02:53
90m
90m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9.91km
02:37
80m
90m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13
hikers
5.14km
01:22
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
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5.97km
01:35
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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35
runners
15.5km
01:37
50m
50m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

32
runners
8.67km
00:55
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
20.9km
02:10
110m
110m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
12.0km
01:17
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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19
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50.3km
03:16
450m
450m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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18.9km
01:07
90m
90m
Hard gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

2
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77.5km
04:13
590m
590m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
41.2km
02:37
410m
410m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Les Forges offers a variety of outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features diverse landscapes suitable for different skill levels. There are 4 routes available, with an average rating of 4.69 stars from more than 500 ratings.
Yes, Les Forges provides various cycling opportunities, including dedicated greenways, country roads, and mountain bike trails. Options range from easy family rides to more challenging excursions through rolling hills and verdant landscapes. Specific komoot guides are available for Cycling around Les Forges and Road Cycling Routes around Les Forges.
Mountain biking trails are available in several areas within Les Forges. The Deux-Sèvres area offers circuits like the difficult 32-mile (51.8 km) 'Base VTT circuits Vasles Map / Circuit n°4' and an easy 9-mile (14.7 km) 'Circuit n°1'. Les Fourgs Bike Center also provides popular singletrack trails for various skill levels. Explore the MTB Trails around Les Forges guide for more information.
Hiking trails in Les Forges range from easy strolls to more challenging routes. The Bois de l'Épinay in Forges-les-Eaux offers abundant wildlife and nature trails. The Lac des Vieilles Forges in the Ardennes is another significant spot for hiking, with various trails and events. Find more details in the Hiking around Les Forges guide.
Yes, Les Forges offers several family-friendly options. In Forges-les-Eaux, the Avenue Verte – London-Paris greenway is suitable for cycling and walking. Easy circuits like the 10-mile (16 km) La Rosière circuit are also available. Les Fourgs Bike Center provides family-friendly mountain biking routes.
Routes in Les Forges cater to various fitness levels. There are easy circuits for beginners and families, such as the 9-mile (14.7 km) MTB Circuit n°1 in Deux-Sèvres. More challenging options include the 32-mile (51.8 km) MTB Circuit n°4 and the 85-mile (137.7 km) 'Long Road Cycling Round Trip from Saint-Benoît via Poitiers'.
Les Forges features diverse natural landscapes including rolling hills, dense woodlands, and tranquil river valleys. The Lac des Vieilles Forges in the Ardennes is a 370-acre (150-hectare) reservoir lake surrounded by forest. Visitors can also explore the Bois de l'Épinay and the tranquil Lakes of Andelle in Forges-les-Eaux.
Komoot offers several guides for the Les Forges region. These include Cycling around Les Forges, Hiking around Les Forges, MTB Trails around Les Forges, and Road Cycling Routes around Les Forges. Guides for Jogging and Gravel biking are also available.
Les Forges is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 5,000 visitors sharing their experiences. The region's routes have an average rating of 4.69 out of 5 stars, based on over 500 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among outdoor enthusiasts.
Road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, and gravel biking are popular in Les Forges. The region offers varied terrain from dedicated greenways like the Avenue Verte to challenging singletrack mountain bike trails. Routes cater to different preferences and skill levels.
Yes, long-distance cycling routes are available. The Avenue Verte – London-Paris greenway passes through Forges-les-Eaux, offering an extended touring cycling experience. Road cyclists can undertake trips such as the difficult 85-mile (137.7 km) 'Long Road Cycling Round Trip from Saint-Benoît via Poitiers'.
The official website for Les Forges is lesforgesdemontreal.org. For specific information regarding Forges-les-Eaux, the tourist office website is forgesleseaux-tourisme.fr.
For general inquiries about Les Forges, the phone number is +14383869182. For information specific to Forges-les-Eaux, the Tourist Office can be contacted at 02.35.90.52.10.

