Things to Do around Béhuard
Béhuard is a unique island commune situated in the Loire River, a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. Its distinctive location provides a landscape of river branches, sandbanks, and verdant islets, profoundly shaped by the river's ecosystem. The area's relatively flat terrain and riverside paths are suitable for several sports like hiking, jogging, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more. This natural setting offers diverse opportunities for outdoor exploration in Béhuard.
Things to Do in Béhuard
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4.8
(21)
128
hikers
9.10km
02:24
80m
80m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.6
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93
hikers
8.91km
02:16
30m
30m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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161
hikers
4.19km
01:04
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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hikers
7.86km
02:04
70m
70m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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runners
8.78km
00:57
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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9.01km
01:01
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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runners
15.0km
01:38
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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40
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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80.4km
04:40
210m
210m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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426
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25.3km
01:40
70m
70m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.6
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154
riders
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
4.7
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154
riders
33.4km
02:03
210m
200m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.2
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78
riders
33.9km
02:06
170m
170m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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56
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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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23.9km
01:41
210m
210m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
5.0
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51.7km
03:48
540m
540m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.6
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114
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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122
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38.4km
02:12
200m
200m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
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106
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.4
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78
riders
25.4km
01:19
80m
80m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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riders
41.4km
02:04
290m
290m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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27
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36.8km
01:33
110m
110m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
24
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118km
04:51
650m
650m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
21
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Frequently asked questions
What outdoor activities are available in Béhuard?
Béhuard offers routes for Hiking, Jogging, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Gravel biking, and Road cycling. There are 7 routes available, with an average rating of 4.45 stars from more than 1,600 ratings.
What makes Béhuard a unique destination?
Béhuard is a 'Petite Cité de Caractère' and the only commune in France entirely situated on an island in the Loire River, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its architecture is uniquely adapted to the river's flood cycles, and it has a history as a pilgrimage site.
Are there hiking trails in Béhuard?
Béhuard features several paths and trails for hiking, including the 'Wandering around the island' trail and a towpath along the Loire. The 'Béhuard Island Loop' is a moderate 5.5 mile (8.91 km) route. More details can be found in the Hiking around Béhuard guide.
What cycling routes are available in Béhuard?
The region is suitable for touring and road cycling, with the 'Loire à Vélo' cycle path passing nearby. Béhuard itself has marked bicycle trails and shorter loops. Explore options in the Cycling around Béhuard and Road Cycling Routes around Béhuard guides.
Can I go mountain biking or gravel biking in Béhuard?
Béhuard offers opportunities for both mountain biking and gravel biking. The diverse natural landscapes and paths provide suitable terrain. Specific routes are detailed in the MTB Trails around Béhuard and Gravel biking around Béhuard guides.
Are there jogging or running trails in Béhuard?
Béhuard has paths and trails suitable for jogging, including the relatively flat 5.5 mile (9 km) loop around the island. Additional routes can be found in the Running Trails around Béhuard guide.
What natural features can be observed in Béhuard?
The landscape is shaped by the Loire River, featuring river branches, sandbanks, and verdant islets. The area supports diverse flora like willows and ash, and birdlife including terns, herons, and corncrakes.
What is the difficulty level of routes in Béhuard?
Routes in Béhuard are generally considered accessible due to the relatively flat terrain of the island. The 'Béhuard Island Loop' is a moderate route. Komoot users have rated the available routes with an average of 4.45 stars.
What komoot guides are available for Béhuard?
Komoot offers several guides for Béhuard, including Hiking around Béhuard, Running Trails around Béhuard, Cycling around Béhuard, MTB Trails around Béhuard, Gravel biking around Béhuard, and Road Cycling Routes around Béhuard.
How can I find official information about Béhuard?
The official website for the Mairie (town hall) of Béhuard is mairie-behuard.fr. The phone number for the Mairie de Béhuard is +33241728411.
How popular is Béhuard for outdoor activities on komoot?
More than 22,000 visitors have shared their experiences in Béhuard on komoot. The 7 available routes have received more than 1,600 ratings, averaging 4.45 out of 5 stars.
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