La Malène is a region situated in the heart of the Gorges du Tarn, characterized by its dramatic limestone canyons and high plateaus. The landscape features deep river valleys carved by the Tarn River, flanked by the towering cliffs of the Causse de Sauveterre and the Causse Méjean. This varied terrain provides a setting for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, and more. The area is part of the Grands Causses Regional Natural Park and a…
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304
hikers
13.0km
04:21
530m
520m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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54
hikers
25.9km
08:15
860m
860m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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5.12km
01:25
90m
90m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3.06km
00:52
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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23
runners
25.8km
03:52
850m
850m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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9.19km
01:34
540m
540m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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9.65km
01:02
150m
150m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.62km
01:00
190m
190m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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146
riders
49.5km
02:35
850m
850m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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50.8km
03:04
1,330m
1,330m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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168
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56.6km
02:52
910m
910m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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43
riders
61.2km
03:09
1,030m
1,030m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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80
riders
57.0km
03:50
920m
920m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

27
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70.6km
04:51
1,250m
1,250m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

25
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18.6km
01:42
400m
390m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15
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48.0km
03:27
990m
990m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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34
riders
34.1km
02:38
750m
740m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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26
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37.5km
03:24
740m
740m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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31
riders
32.1km
02:23
700m
700m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
riders
18.2km
01:36
380m
380m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
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59.2km
04:49
1,330m
1,330m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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41.7km
03:17
660m
660m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
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123km
08:08
1,890m
1,890m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16
riders
73.8km
05:06
1,360m
1,360m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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La Malène offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, jogging, and gravel biking. The region provides more than 50 routes across these sports, with an average rating of 4.71 out of 5 stars from over 700 ratings.
La Malène is a starting point for numerous hiking trails, including sections of the GR736 Gorges et Vallée du Tarn. Options range from challenging ascents with panoramic views to leisurely walks along the Sentier Linéaire du Tarn. Long-distance routes like the GR70 and GR60 are also accessible. More information can be found in the Hiking around La Malène guide.
The region offers diverse hiking options suitable for various skill levels. While specific family-friendly routes are not detailed, sections of the Sentier Linéaire du Tarn, a picturesque 33-mile (53 km) trail along the river's left bank, can be accessed for shorter, easier walks.
La Malène is suitable for touring cycling, road cycling, and mountain biking. Roads with minimal traffic are ideal for touring and road cycling, featuring routes with significant elevation changes. Mountain bikers can find paths and tracks within the Grands Causses Regional Natural Park. Consult the Cycling around La Malène guide for more details.
Popular road cycling routes include the 'Cirque de Beaumes – Le Rozier loop' and the 'Peyrelau Village – Le Rozier loop.' These routes are known for significant elevation changes and scenic ascents, such as 'les lacets de la Malène' with its 10 hairpins. The Road Cycling Routes around La Malène guide provides further options.
Yes, mountain bikers can find numerous paths and tracks within the Grands Causses Regional Natural Park. The park offers 11 cross-country routes suitable for mountain biking. More information is available in the MTB Trails around La Malène guide.
La Malène is situated within the Gorges du Tarn, characterized by deep limestone canyons and sheer cliffs. Notable natural features include the Cirque des Baumes, the Pas de Soucy, and the rocky chaos of Les Détroits. The Tarn River itself is central, inviting water activities.
La Malène is a 'Petite cité de caractère,' known for its authenticity and preserved architecture. It features the 12th-century Romanesque Church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste and the ruins of Castel Merlet. The village is also the sole starting point for unique guided boat tours by the Boatmen of the Tarn.
Yes, La Malène is located within the Cévennes National Park and is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site for the Causses and Cévennes. This highlights its preserved natural beauty and cultural landscape.
La Malène is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 10,000 visitors having explored its routes. The region's 50 available routes have an average rating of 4.71 out of 5 stars.
Komoot offers several guides for La Malène, including Hiking around La Malène, Cycling around La Malène, Road Cycling Routes around La Malène, MTB Trails around La Malène, Running Trails around La Malène, and Gravel biking around La Malène.
For official tourism information, the official website is www.lamalene.fr or www.aubrac-gorgesdutarn.com. You can also reach them by phone at +33 4 66 48 51 16.

