Saint-Forgeux-Lespinasse is a commune situated in the Loire department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, characterized by its varied natural landscapes. The area features the significant Forêt de Lespinasse, rolling hills, and tranquil country lanes, alongside the Teyssonne, Rhia, and Briquet rivers. This diverse terrain provides a suitable environment for several outdoor activities, including mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, and more.
Saint-Forgeux-Lespinasse offers a range of outdoor activities for exploration. Enthusiasts can discover more than…
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Average rating
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4.8
(6)
19
riders
29.9km
02:06
200m
200m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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13
riders
44.8km
04:36
1,300m
1,300m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4
riders
25.6km
01:54
300m
300m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
9
riders
40.8km
03:49
990m
990m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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26
hikers
16.9km
04:32
190m
190m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14
hikers
2.20km
00:35
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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8
hikers
5.06km
01:20
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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7
hikers
10.4km
02:43
80m
80m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.0
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22
runners
10.1km
01:08
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
runners
7.42km
00:49
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
runners
7.26km
00:46
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
runners
7.57km
00:51
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
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11
riders
75.6km
03:44
1,150m
1,150m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

9
riders
33.6km
01:28
230m
230m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

11
riders
65.7km
03:00
400m
400m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

8
riders
116km
04:37
380m
380m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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8
riders
52.7km
03:23
590m
590m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4
riders
9.23km
00:38
110m
110m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
17.5km
01:12
310m
310m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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3
riders
48.4km
03:16
650m
650m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
riders
23.0km
01:54
550m
550m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
13.1km
00:59
280m
280m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Saint-Forgeux-Lespinasse offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Mountain biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features over 30 routes across these sports.
Saint-Forgeux-Lespinasse has attracted more than 3,600 visitors on komoot. Routes in the area have an average rating of 4.56 out of 5 stars, based on over 440 ratings.
Yes, Saint-Forgeux-Lespinasse offers several hiking trails, including options within the Forêt de Lespinasse. Komoot lists 7 hiking routes in the area. More information can be found in the Hiking around Saint-Forgeux-Lespinasse guide.
Saint-Forgeux-Lespinasse provides mountain biking routes, often utilizing the varied terrain and forest settings. The MTB Trails around Saint-Forgeux-Lespinasse guide offers detailed information on routes.
Road cycling is a popular activity in Saint-Forgeux-Lespinasse, with 20 road cycling routes listed on komoot. The region's rolling hills and country lanes are suitable for this sport. Detailed routes are available in the Road Cycling Routes around Saint-Forgeux-Lespinasse guide.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Saint-Forgeux-Lespinasse, covering various sports. These include guides for MTB Trails, Road Cycling Routes, General Cycling, Hiking, Running Trails, and Gravel biking.
The area is characterized by the Forêt de Lespinasse, rolling hills, and tranquil country lanes. The Teyssonne, Rhia, and Briquet rivers also traverse the commune, contributing to its natural landscape.
Saint-Forgeux-Lespinasse has a rich history, with vestiges of the medieval village of L'Espinasse. These include a tower, a dovecote, and a historic mill. An 11th-century Romanesque church with a 15th-century fresco is also present.
The official website for Saint-Forgeux-Lespinasse is saint-forgeux-lespinasse.fr. This site provides local information and resources for the commune.
The Mairie (Town Hall) of Saint-Forgeux-Lespinasse can be contacted by phone at 04 77 65 60 64. This number connects to the local administrative office.
Yes, touring cycling is an available activity in Saint-Forgeux-Lespinasse. The region's country lanes and scenic views are well-suited for this type of cycling. A dedicated Cycling around Saint-Forgeux-Lespinasse guide is available on komoot.

