Souternon is a commune located in the Loire department, within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Situated at the foot of the Monts du Forez and in the heart of the Roannaise countryside, the area presents a varied landscape. This geography offers a blend of rural roads, gentle hills, and more rugged terrain, making it suitable for several outdoor sports like touring cycling, mountain biking, hiking, road cycling, and more.
Souternon provides opportunities for outdoor activities…
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4.6
(13)
60
riders
83.9km
05:21
860m
860m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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42
riders
100km
06:26
1,130m
1,130m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

24
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54.3km
03:29
660m
660m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21
riders
58.9km
03:52
840m
840m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
(5)
62
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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22
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41.6km
02:02
540m
550m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

12
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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12
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51.4km
02:35
730m
730m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.4
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54
hikers
15.4km
04:27
390m
390m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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24
hikers
12.9km
03:35
230m
230m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22
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5.99km
01:47
180m
180m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9
hikers
14.9km
04:24
410m
420m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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15
riders
59.2km
04:38
880m
880m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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9
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25.7km
02:02
560m
560m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5
riders
33.2km
03:05
770m
770m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
4
riders
40.6km
03:38
850m
850m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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6
runners
10.1km
01:04
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
runners
8.40km
01:01
220m
220m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
runners
8.77km
00:59
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
runners
8.29km
00:56
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Souternon offers a range of outdoor activities including touring cycling, mountain biking, hiking, road cycling, and jogging. The area's varied landscape, from the Roannaise countryside to the Monts du Forez, supports diverse outdoor pursuits.
Souternon is a commune situated in the Loire department, within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. It is located at the foot of the Monts du Forez and in the heart of the Roannaise countryside.
Yes, Souternon provides opportunities for both touring cycling and road cycling. The Roannaise countryside features scenic rural roads suitable for various cycling experiences. Explore options with the Cycling around Souternon guide or the Road Cycling Routes around Souternon guide.
Yes, the proximity to the Monts du Forez suggests terrain suitable for mountain biking. The region offers more rugged trails and forested areas for off-road cycling. Find routes in the MTB Trails around Souternon guide.
Souternon, being at the foot of the Monts du Forez, provides various hiking opportunities. Trails range from walks through meadows to more challenging routes with elevation changes. Discover options in the Hiking around Souternon guide.
Yes, Souternon offers routes suitable for jogging and running. The diverse landscape provides varied terrain for different running preferences. Consult the Running Trails around Souternon guide for more information.
The Roannaise countryside around Souternon features gentle hills and rural roads, which can be suitable for beginners or those seeking less strenuous activities. Specific route difficulty can be checked within individual route descriptions.
Souternon has attracted more than 3,000 visitors who have shared their experiences on komoot. The outdoor routes in the area have an average rating of 4.47 out of 5 stars based on over 300 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for outdoor activities in Souternon, including Cycling around Souternon, MTB Trails around Souternon, Hiking around Souternon, Road Cycling Routes around Souternon, and Running Trails around Souternon.
Souternon is characterized by its location at the foot of the Monts du Forez and within the Roannaise countryside. This combination provides a diverse landscape of mountains, hills, and rural scenery.
The official website for the commune of Souternon is souternon.fr. The Mairie (town hall) can be reached by phone at +33 4 77 65 54 56.

