Fontanès is a region situated on a mountain ridge in the Loire department, offering diverse landscapes for outdoor activities. The area features a mix of forests, meadows, valleys, and elevated terrain, providing varied environments for exploration. From its vantage point, panoramic views extend across the Forez plain and towards the Pilat mountains. This varied geography supports several sports like road cycling, jogging, mountain biking, touring cycling, and more.
Fontanès provides a range of outdoor activities…
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265
riders
42.5km
02:02
570m
570m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

39
riders
62.8km
03:15
990m
990m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

39
riders
16.9km
00:51
280m
280m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

20
riders
54.6km
02:47
940m
940m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.0
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49
riders
38.8km
03:19
740m
740m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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33
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36.1km
03:27
930m
930m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

23
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46.8km
04:33
1,200m
1,200m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13
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23.0km
02:05
500m
500m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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24
hikers
6.79km
01:57
180m
180m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
10.6km
03:03
250m
250m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
hikers
12.7km
03:39
320m
320m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8
hikers
12.6km
03:40
340m
340m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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23
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16
runners
13.9km
01:39
300m
300m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15
runners
13.8km
01:47
430m
430m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

25
runners
9.65km
01:12
230m
230m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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20
riders
25.6km
02:26
600m
600m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

19
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44.1km
04:11
1,050m
1,050m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16
riders
32.9km
02:16
620m
620m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
riders
35.1km
03:08
760m
760m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
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49.8km
04:22
1,190m
1,190m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
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108km
08:37
2,450m
2,450m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
riders
31.0km
02:13
560m
560m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7
riders
25.5km
01:49
480m
480m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Fontanès offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Road cycling, Jogging, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Hiking, and Gravel biking. The region features 37 routes across these sports, catering to different interests and skill levels.
Fontanès is situated on a mountain ridge at an elevation of 906 meters, providing diverse landscapes. The area features forests, meadows, valleys, and elevated terrain, offering varied environments for exploration and panoramic views.
Yes, Fontanès offers road cycling routes, including options with significant elevation gains on mostly paved surfaces. There are 6 dedicated road cycling routes available. More information can be found in the guide Road Cycling Routes around Fontanès.
Fontanès features specific mountain biking circuits, including forest trails with roots and rocks for a challenging experience. There are 16 mountain biking routes in the area. Explore these trails further with the guide MTB Trails around Fontanès.
Fontanès provides numerous hiking opportunities, with 11 routes available. Trails vary in difficulty, including options like the 'Circuit panoramique' which involves significant elevation. Detailed information is available in the guide Hiking around Fontanès.
Yes, Fontanès has marked trails suitable for jogging, ranging from easy runs on paved surfaces to more challenging routes with elevation changes. There are 2 jogging routes. The guide Running Trails around Fontanès provides more details.
From its elevated position at 906 meters, Fontanès offers panoramic views. Visitors can see the Forez plain, the Pilat mountains, and on clear days, glimpses of the Alps or Mont Blanc.
Fontanès is a popular destination, with more than 23,000 visitors sharing their experiences. The routes in Fontanès have an average rating of 4.37 out of 5 stars based on over 1,500 ratings.
Fontanès is part of a region with extensive cycling networks, including routes suitable for touring. There are 2 touring cycling routes available. The guide Cycling around Fontanès offers more information.
The official website for the Commune de Fontanès is fontanes34.fr. This site provides local information and contact details.
The phone number for the local administration in Fontanès is +33467552520. This number can be used for general inquiries.
Yes, Fontanès offers opportunities for gravel biking. Information on these routes can be found in the guide Gravel biking around Fontanès.

