Champoly is a commune located in the Loire department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. This area features a diverse landscape, characterized by varied topography with altitudes ranging from 490m to 950m, creating a mix of rolling hills, forests, and valleys. Situated between the Monts de la Madeleine and the Monts du Forez, Champoly offers a preserved natural environment well-suited for several outdoor activities like road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, hiking, and more.
Champoly…
61
Routes
4.6
(44)
Average rating
661
People visited

134
riders
106km
05:27
1,640m
1,640m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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18
riders
42.9km
02:28
940m
940m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

18
riders
137km
06:54
1,930m
1,930m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

12
riders
84.0km
04:23
1,320m
1,320m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.6
(5)
44
hikers
7.85km
02:25
290m
290m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12
hikers
14.9km
04:35
540m
540m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6
hikers
8.67km
02:36
280m
280m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
hikers
5.89km
01:53
250m
250m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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41
runners
35.9km
04:37
1,110m
1,110m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
runners
9.30km
01:12
330m
330m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
runners
12.5km
01:25
180m
180m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
runners
15.3km
01:47
330m
330m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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16
riders
38.3km
03:42
940m
940m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
riders
20.7km
01:58
600m
600m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8
riders
22.8km
02:15
590m
590m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

10
riders
87.6km
08:09
2,100m
2,100m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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19
riders
30.3km
02:46
680m
680m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
riders
34.7km
03:16
780m
780m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

18
riders
27.0km
02:30
640m
640m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
riders
27.0km
02:33
590m
590m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Champoly offers a range of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, and Jogging. The region features a diverse landscape with varied topography suitable for these pursuits.
Champoly has more than 1,600 visitors who have shared their experiences on komoot. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 stars.
Champoly is part of the Espace VTT des Bois Noirs, an extensive mountain biking area. This network offers 42 circuits covering more than 680 miles (1,100 km) across three departments. For more information, see MTB Trails around Champoly.
Champoly's hilly terrain, with altitudes ranging from 1,600 feet (490m) to 3,100 feet (950m), provides suitable conditions for road cycling. The region's rural character offers quiet, scenic roads. Specific routes can be found in Road Cycling Routes around Champoly.
The region provides numerous marked hiking trails with varying lengths and elevation changes. Hikers can explore natural curiosities such as the cascades du Gour Dodu and the scenic Bois d'Urfé. More details are available in Hiking around Champoly.
Champoly is characterized by a preserved and verdant environment. Notable natural features include the cascades du Gour Dodu, nestled within granite rocks, and the scenic Bois d'Urfé, which is also the region's highest point.
The spectacular vestiges of the Château des Cornes d'Urfé, a medieval fortress, are a significant historical landmark. The site offers exceptional panoramic views from its dungeon.
Komoot offers several guides for Champoly, including Road Cycling Routes around Champoly, MTB Trails around Champoly, and Hiking around Champoly. Guides for Touring cycling and Jogging are also available.
Champoly features a significant altitude difference, ranging from its lowest point at 1,600 feet (490m) to its highest point in the Bois d'Urfé at 3,100 feet (950m). This creates a diverse landscape with rolling hills, forests, and valleys.
The official website for the commune of Champoly is champoly.fr. The general contact phone number for the Mairie (Town Hall) of Champoly is +33 4 77 65 14 31.
The region's natural and preserved environment, coupled with its rural character, offers quiet, scenic roads suitable for touring cyclists. The hilly terrain provides varied routes. More information can be found in Cycling around Champoly.

