Chalaux, a region nestled within the Morvan Regional Natural Park in Burgundy, France, offers a diverse landscape ideal for outdoor activities. This area is characterized by a wild and hilly granite massif, extensive forests, and numerous lakes such as Lac du Crescent and Lac de Chaumeçon. The Chalaux river itself flows through the region, contributing to its varied terrain. This natural setting provides opportunities for several sports like hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more.
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41
hikers
14.6km
04:05
260m
260m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12.3km
03:17
130m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.41km
01:45
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90m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14.1km
04:00
320m
320m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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43.8km
04:23
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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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13.1km
01:07
170m
160m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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24.9km
02:16
590m
590m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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12.5km
01:05
200m
200m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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29
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43.9km
02:17
750m
750m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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51.1km
02:42
920m
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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36.7km
01:53
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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42.0km
02:07
670m
670m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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20
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39.1km
03:43
960m
960m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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17.1km
01:08
270m
270m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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37.2km
02:27
530m
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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63.9km
04:08
790m
790m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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20
runners
12.3km
01:24
130m
130m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.96km
00:46
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.90km
00:46
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9.67km
01:08
190m
190m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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79.1km
05:32
1,390m
1,390m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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28.1km
01:58
520m
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23.2km
01:46
390m
390m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23.5km
01:43
510m
510m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Chalaux, located within the Morvan Regional Natural Park, offers a variety of outdoor activities. These include Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region's diverse landscape of forests, valleys, and lakes provides suitable terrain for these sports.
The Morvan Regional Natural Park, encompassing Chalaux, features an extensive network of signposted hiking trails. Hikers can explore paths through green hills, shaded forests, and routes around lakes. A notable trail is the 8.7-mile (14 km) route around Lac de Chaumeçon. For more options, consult the Hiking around Chalaux guide.
Chalaux offers numerous road cycling routes with varying elevation gains, suitable for moderate to hard levels. Routes explore the wider Morvan, featuring both well-paved surfaces and more challenging segments. The Road Cycling Routes around Chalaux guide provides specific options.
The Chalaux region is suitable for mountain biking due to its valleys, passes, and heavily forested areas. Trails vary in difficulty, from moderate paths around lakes to more challenging routes through wooded hills. Lormes, a nearby town, is known for its off-road trails. Explore options in the MTB Trails around Chalaux guide.
Yes, the Morvan's varied terrain, including small, winding roads and scenic paths, is suitable for touring cycling. Gravel biking is also an option, utilizing the region's diverse landscapes and forest tracks. Guides like Cycling around Chalaux and Gravel biking around Chalaux offer specific routes.
The Morvan Regional Natural Park provides trails suitable for various fitness levels, including easier paths around lakes. While specific family-friendly routes are not detailed, the network of trails offers options for less strenuous activities. It is advisable to check individual route descriptions for difficulty and suitability.
Chalaux is characterized by its wild and hilly granite massif, extensive forests, and numerous lakes. Key features include the Chalaux river, known for white-water activities, and picturesque artificial lakes such as Lac du Crescent and Lac de Chaumeçon. The region is part of the protected Morvan Regional Natural Park.
The Chalaux river is renowned for its suitability for white-water activities due to its torrent-like appearance and uneven sections. Sports such as rafting, hydrospeed, and canoeing are available. The river has also hosted competitions, highlighting its challenging conditions.
Chalaux features 16 routes across various sports on komoot. These routes have received more than 700 ratings, with an average rating of 4.38 out of 5 stars. Over 4,400 visitors have explored the region's outdoor offerings through komoot.
Komoot offers several guides for Chalaux to help plan outdoor adventures. These include Hiking around Chalaux, Road Cycling Routes around Chalaux, MTB Trails around Chalaux, and Gravel biking around Chalaux.
For information regarding the Morvan Regional Natural Park, the official website is parcdumorvan.org, and the contact phone number is +33 (0)3 86 76 03 25. For local administration in Chalaux, the Mairie (Town Hall) can be reached at 03 86 22 67 80.

