Aubière is a region in the Puy-de-Dôme department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, characterized by its diverse outdoor landscape. Its unique volcanic terrain, including views of the Chaîne des Puys and the Limagne fault, provides a varied environment for outdoor pursuits. The area's rich biodiversity, particularly around the Puy d'Aubière, offers a natural setting for several sports like road cycling, mountain biking, hiking, gravel biking, and more.
For those seeking outdoor activities, Aubière offers more than 50 routes across several sports like road cycling, mountain biking, hiking, gravel biking, and more. More than 50,000 visitors have shared their experiences, resulting in an average rating of 4.42 out of 5 stars. Road cycling routes in Aubière utilize well-suited roads that wind through diverse landscapes, offering challenging climbs and scenic views. Mountain biking trails traverse volcanic landscapes, extensive forests, and lakes, with marked circuits available for various skill levels. Hiking around Aubière provides opportunities to explore the natural heritage of the Puy d'Aubière, with paths leading through areas of rich biodiversity. Gravel biking circuits offer a mix of paved and unpaved surfaces, making use of multi-use trails throughout the region. Explore specific activities further with guides such as Road Cycling Routes around Aubière, MTB Trails around Aubière, and Hiking around Aubière.
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4.4
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Average rating
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4.0
(15)
29
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.4
(22)
84
riders
19.9km
01:52
370m
370m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.7
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61
riders
28.0km
02:35
660m
660m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

3.6
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34
riders
15.8km
01:38
410m
410m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.4
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182
riders
62.4km
02:49
560m
560m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.8
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221
riders
39.5km
02:19
790m
790m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.7
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77
riders
24.5km
01:23
520m
520m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
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60
riders
27.8km
01:35
610m
610m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.7
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53
hikers
10.7km
02:57
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
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37
hikers
9.40km
02:53
320m
320m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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23
hikers
5.55km
01:31
90m
90m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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21
hikers
12.2km
03:32
310m
310m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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40
riders
25.8km
01:52
430m
440m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

37
riders
37.4km
02:47
770m
770m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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35
riders
24.6km
01:45
510m
510m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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29
riders
20.7km
01:56
440m
440m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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4.3
(3)
18
riders
45.6km
03:27
870m
870m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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9
riders
42.8km
03:22
850m
850m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

19
riders
62.9km
04:02
490m
490m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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13
riders
35.7km
02:27
680m
680m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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39
runners
13.7km
01:40
390m
390m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

9
runners
9.59km
01:01
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
runners
16.2km
01:55
400m
400m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
runners
19.0km
02:14
390m
390m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Aubière offers a diverse range of outdoor activities, including road cycling, mountain biking, hiking, gravel biking, touring cycling, and jogging. The region features 68 routes across these sports, catering to various interests and skill levels.
Aubière is situated in the Puy-de-Dôme department, within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. It is near the larger Clermont-Ferrand area, providing access to extensive outdoor networks.
Yes, Aubière and its surroundings offer road cycling routes that wind through diverse landscapes, including quiet country roads with challenging climbs and scenic views. An example route covers approximately 57 miles (92.2 km) with over 2,850 feet (870 m) of ascent, primarily on roads and tarmac. Find more options in the Road Cycling Routes around Aubière guide.
The region around Aubière, particularly near Clermont-Ferrand, features extensive mountain biking opportunities. The Volcanic MTB Base offers 24 marked circuits across the Mond'Arverne area, with trails ranging from moderate to very difficult. These routes traverse volcanic landscapes and forests, providing views of the Chaîne des Puys. Explore more in the MTB Trails around Aubière guide.
Hiking opportunities are available around Aubière, notably at the Puy d'Aubière, a 98-hectare sensitive natural area. This green oasis offers walks through diverse flora and fauna. The wider Auvergne region provides over 800 registered trails, suitable for various levels. Consult the Hiking around Aubière guide for more details.
Gravel biking circuits are available in the area around Aubière, offering a mix of paved and unpaved surfaces. These routes utilize multi-use trails suitable for gravel bikes, ranging from challenging climbs to scenic paths. The Gravel biking around Aubière guide provides specific route information.
Aubière is characterized by its unique volcanic landscapes, offering views of the Chaîne des Puys and the Limagne fault, both UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Puy d'Aubière is a significant natural area known for its biodiversity. Nearby Auvergne volcanoes and numerous lakes also contribute to the scenic panoramas.
Outdoor routes in Aubière have an average rating of 4.42 out of 5 stars on komoot. More than 50,000 visitors have shared their experiences, contributing to this rating across 68 available routes.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Aubière, covering various sports. These include guides for Road Cycling, MTB, Hiking, Gravel biking, Touring cycling, and Running Trails.
Official information about Aubière can be found on the town's website. The official website is www.ville-aubiere.fr. For direct inquiries, the Mairie d'Aubière (Town Hall) can be reached at 04 73 44 01 01.

