Briare is a region in the Loiret department of France, characterized by its extensive network of waterways and the picturesque Loire Valley landscape. The area's geography, including the Loire River, the Canal de Briare, and the Canal Latéral à la Loire, provides a diverse terrain suitable for various outdoor activities. The "green countryside" and natural features, such as Natura 2000 sites, offer a setting for several sports like touring cycling, hiking, jogging, road cycling, and more.
89
Routes
4.5
(286)
Average rating
1633
People visited

4.7
(11)
53
riders
41.8km
02:31
160m
160m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(74)
287
riders
37.3km
02:15
100m
100m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(15)
59
riders
15.9km
01:04
60m
60m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(2)
60
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

4.0
(5)
8
hikers
15.9km
04:07
90m
90m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.7
(3)
15
hikers
7.47km
01:56
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
(5)
28
hikers
13.2km
03:23
50m
50m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
44
hikers
2.21km
00:34
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

5.0
(1)
3
riders
65.8km
02:46
270m
270m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.7
(3)
144
riders
91.0km
04:10
190m
190m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.8
(4)
15
riders
30.3km
01:11
90m
90m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
(1)
17
riders
84.5km
03:37
470m
470m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

1
runners
15.9km
01:49
90m
90m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

36
runners
12.7km
01:25
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

33
runners
9.35km
01:00
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

30
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

4.5
(13)
52
riders
40.6km
02:47
110m
110m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.9
(11)
23
riders
50.1km
02:37
170m
170m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(10)
18
riders
49.1km
02:44
190m
190m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(10)
28
riders
31.9km
01:42
110m
120m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?

5.0
(1)
9
riders
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(2)
7
riders
68.4km
03:57
350m
350m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(2)
3
riders
37.6km
02:12
180m
180m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
49.4km
02:46
160m
160m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?
Briare offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Touring cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Road cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region's waterways and green countryside provide diverse terrain for these sports.
Briare is characterized by its extensive waterways, including the Loire River, the Canal de Briare, and the Canal Latéral à la Loire. A prominent landmark is the Briare Canal Bridge, a metallic structure spanning over 2,100 feet (660 meters) across the Loire River. The area also features Natura 2000 sites.
Many cycling routes along the canals and the Loire River are relatively flat and well-suited for families. The region is a key point on "La Loire à Vélo," which offers dedicated and accessible paths. For more information, consult the Cycling around Briare guide.
Briare is known for its touring cycling routes, with 41 available on komoot. Many routes follow the Canal de Briare and the Loire River, offering scenic paths. The Cycling around Briare guide provides detailed information on these routes.
Yes, Briare is a key point on "La Loire à Vélo," a renowned long-distance cycling route that stretches for over 550 miles (900 km). Sections of the EuroVelo 3 route, also known as "La Scandibérique," are also near Briare.
Hiking opportunities in Briare are abundant along the towpaths of the canals and the wide pavements of the Briare Canal Bridge. There are 31 hiking routes available. The Hiking around Briare guide offers further details.
Briare provides 18 dedicated jogging routes, many of which utilize the canal-side paths and the Briare Canal Bridge. These trails offer a peaceful environment for runners. More information can be found in the Running Trails around Briare guide.
Briare offers routes for various skill levels, with many paths along the canals being relatively flat and accessible for beginners. More challenging options may exist for road cycling or mountain biking. Komoot provides detailed information on route difficulty for each activity.
Outdoor activities in Briare are popular on komoot, with over 3,500 visitors having explored the region. There are 156 total routes available, which have received more than 550 ratings, averaging 4.52 out of 5 stars.
Komoot offers several guides for Briare, including Cycling around Briare, Hiking around Briare, Running Trails around Briare, Road Cycling Routes around Briare, MTB Trails around Briare, and Gravel biking around Briare.
The official website for the town of Briare is ville-briare.fr. The phone number for the Briare Town Hall (Mairie) is +33 2 38 31 20 08.
Briare offers 11 mountain biking trails for enthusiasts. These routes provide opportunities to explore the region's diverse terrain off-road. For more details, refer to the MTB Trails around Briare guide.
There are 54 road cycling routes available in Briare, catering to road cyclists looking to explore the region's paved roads. These routes often pass through charming villages and scenic landscapes. The Road Cycling Routes around Briare guide provides further information.

