Thizy-Les-Bourgs, a region in the Rhône department, is situated within the Beaujolais UNESCO Global Geopark, offering a diverse landscape ideal for outdoor pursuits. The terrain features the Saône River plain, gentle vineyard-covered slopes, and the more elevated Beaujolais mountains, which reach altitudes over 1000 meters. This geological diversity creates varied natural environments, including forests, fields, and valleys, suitable for several sports like mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, and more.
Thizy-Les-Bourgs provides a range…
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4.3
(4)
272
riders
49.6km
03:37
1,070m
1,070m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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18
riders
44.9km
03:28
1,200m
1,200m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

14
riders
24.4km
02:22
680m
680m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

13
riders
49.9km
04:33
1,360m
1,360m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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4.7
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54
hikers
16.4km
04:47
440m
440m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

5.0
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15
hikers
12.9km
03:39
280m
280m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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16
hikers
19.5km
05:47
580m
580m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

5.0
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10
hikers
21.6km
06:27
660m
660m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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3.8
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32
riders
34.9km
03:24
910m
910m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.5
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26
riders
16.0km
01:18
220m
220m
Easy mountain bike ride.

5.0
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9
riders
40.2km
03:52
980m
980m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required.

5.0
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9
riders
21.0km
01:47
480m
480m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.7
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22
riders
50.9km
02:28
700m
700m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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16
riders
29.3km
01:19
350m
350m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

24
riders
66.7km
03:04
760m
760m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.0
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10
riders
54.4km
02:47
920m
920m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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10
runners
16.8km
02:07
610m
610m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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5
runners
16.5km
02:04
510m
520m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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runners
5.33km
00:34
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

3.0
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4
runners
6.37km
00:41
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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2
riders
33.9km
02:58
790m
790m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

2
riders
41.1km
03:34
990m
990m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

2
riders
5.84km
00:27
40m
40m
Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces.
Thizy-Les-Bourgs offers a range of outdoor activities including Mountain biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, and Jogging. The region features diverse landscapes within the Beaujolais UNESCO Global Geopark. There are more than 50 routes available for exploration.
Thizy-Les-Bourgs provides mountain biking trails for various skill levels, from beginners to experts. Lac des Sapins serves as a key starting point for many marked trails. The wider Beaujolais Vert area offers cross-country, enduro, and downhill options through fir forests. More information is available in the MTB Trails around Thizy-Les-Bourgs guide.
The region offers numerous road cycling routes with varied distances and elevation gains. These routes traverse the hilly terrain and scenic vineyards of the Beaujolais region. Popular options include loops around Lac des Sapins and longer rides connecting to Thizy church. Consult the Road Cycling Routes around Thizy-Les-Bourgs guide for details.
Thizy-Les-Bourgs is an ideal hiking destination with an impressive selection of signposted itineraries for all abilities. Trails meander through lush forests, expansive fields, and charming villages. Notable trails include 'La Pierre à l'âne' and the easy 'Tour du Lac des Sapins'. The Hiking around Thizy-Les-Bourgs guide provides further information.
The region is part of the Beaujolais UNESCO Global Geopark, characterized by a rich geological history. Key features include the Saône River plain, vineyard-covered slopes, and the Beaujolais mountains, which reach over 3,280 feet (1,000 meters) in altitude. Lac des Sapins is a significant natural feature and activity hub.
Mont Brouilly is an emblematic site within the Beaujolais UNESCO Global Geopark. It offers spectacular panoramic views of the vast and contrasting landscapes of the territory. This location allows visitors to appreciate the region's diverse topography.
Lac des Sapins is a popular spot for family activities, including pleasant walks around the lake. The area also features Europe's largest biological swimming pool. Many hiking and mountain biking trails cater to various skill levels, including easier options suitable for families.
Routes in Thizy-Les-Bourgs have an average rating of 4.45 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on more than 300 reviews from visitors. More than 6,000 visitors have explored the region using komoot.
Komoot offers several guides for Thizy-Les-Bourgs to help plan outdoor adventures. These include MTB Trails around Thizy-Les-Bourgs, Road Cycling Routes around Thizy-Les-Bourgs, Cycling around Thizy-Les-Bourgs, Hiking around Thizy-Les-Bourgs, and Running Trails around Thizy-Les-Bourgs.
For general municipal inquiries, the official website for Thizy-Les-Bourgs is thizylesbourgs.fr, and the main phone number is +33 4 74 64 65 90. For tourism-specific information, the Office de Tourisme du Beaujolais Vert can be contacted via their website beaujolaisvert.com or by phone at +33 4 74 89 58 03.
Thizy-Les-Bourgs is part of the Beaujolais UNESCO Global Geopark, highlighting its rich and complex geological history spanning approximately 500 million years. This history has resulted in a varied topographical relief, including mountains, plains, and unique rock formations. The geological diversity supports a wide array of natural environments.

