Plaimpied-Givaudins is a commune in the Cher department of France, characterized by its gentle landscapes and accessible natural features. The area offers a pleasant environment for various outdoor activities, with terrain that includes the Auron valley, extensive marshes, and serene lakes like Val d'Auron. The Canal de Berry also provides tranquil pathways, making Plaimpied-Givaudins suitable for several sports like jogging, touring cycling, mountain biking, hiking, and more.
Plaimpied-Givaudins provides more than 10 routes across several…
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4.0
(4)
7
riders
70.9km
04:04
240m
240m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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102
riders
30.4km
01:48
90m
90m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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37
riders
30.2km
01:53
140m
140m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
riders
33.1km
02:14
150m
150m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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11
riders
85.6km
03:36
290m
290m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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43
riders
33.6km
01:23
170m
170m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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58
riders
28.0km
01:10
100m
100m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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14
riders
54.3km
02:16
270m
270m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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662
runners
12.2km
01:18
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

43
runners
21.9km
02:16
50m
50m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
5.80km
00:40
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

26
runners
23.8km
02:31
80m
80m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
(11)
46
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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40
riders
32.6km
01:44
100m
100m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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31
riders
20.6km
01:06
100m
100m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
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13
riders
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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30
hikers
4.57km
01:10
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21
hikers
9.33km
02:24
40m
40m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17
hikers
17.9km
04:38
100m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
riders
43.8km
03:00
310m
310m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7
riders
43.3km
02:34
180m
180m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
69.1km
04:07
300m
300m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
101km
06:45
900m
900m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Plaimpied-Givaudins offers a range of outdoor activities including Jogging, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, Road cycling, and Gravel biking. The region features gentle landscapes with trails around Val d'Auron lake and through local marshes.
Plaimpied-Givaudins has 18 outdoor routes across various sports. These routes have been explored by over 10,000 visitors and hold an average rating of 4.45 out of 5 stars on komoot.
Jogging routes are available in Plaimpied-Givaudins, with options around the Val d'Auron lake and through local marshes. A popular route is the Lake Auron Loop, which is 3.7 miles [6.0 km] long. More information is available in the Running Trails around Plaimpied-Givaudins guide.
Hiking trails in Plaimpied-Givaudins include circuits like "Le chemin des 5 épis" (approximately 5 miles [8 km]) and "La promenade des roseaux" (7.5 miles [12 km]). These trails allow exploration of the Canal de Berry and the Auron valley. Details can be found in the Hiking around Plaimpied-Givaudins guide.
Plaimpied-Givaudins is suitable for touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, and gravel biking. The Canal de Berry Cycle Path offers a shaded route, and loops around Val d'Auron are available. The Cycling around Plaimpied-Givaudins guide provides further details.
Key natural features include the Auron valley, extensive marshes, and the serene Val d'Auron lake. The Canal de Berry is also a significant feature, offering tranquil pathways and views of local flora and fauna.
The Romanesque Saint-Martin Abbey, dating from the eleventh and twelfth centuries, is a notable historical landmark in Plaimpied-Givaudins. It often serves as a point of interest along local trails and routes.
Komoot offers several guides for Plaimpied-Givaudins, including Running Trails, Cycling, MTB Trails, Hiking, Road Cycling Routes, and Gravel biking.
The terrain in Plaimpied-Givaudins is generally gentle, characterized by valleys, marshes, and gentle inclines. This makes it suitable for a wide range of fitness levels, from leisurely walks to more vigorous cycling or running.
Mountain biking routes are available, with some segments being unpaved and more challenging. The "Tour de Bourges à VTT" includes routes traversing historical landscapes and disused railway lines. Consult the MTB Trails around Plaimpied-Givaudins guide for specific routes.
The official website for the commune of Plaimpied-Givaudins is www.plaimpied-givaudins.fr.

