Vendat is a village situated on a verdant plateau within the Allier department of France's Auvergne-RhÎne-Alpes region. The area is characterized by a diverse landscape of forests, meadows, and cultivated land, providing varied terrain for outdoor pursuits. Its location offers access to the Allier River, extensive woodlands like the Tronçais forest, and rolling countryside, making it suitable for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, gravel biking, and more.
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4.6
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Average rating
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4.0
(1)
2
hikers
5.62km
01:25
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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485
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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101
hikers
7.37km
01:54
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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78
hikers
5.39km
01:22
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
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63
riders
18.9km
01:09
40m
40m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

46
riders
19.0km
01:36
170m
170m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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29
riders
11.0km
00:39
20m
20m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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27
riders
41.8km
03:10
570m
570m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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4.5
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58
riders
48.8km
02:06
350m
350m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

16
riders
56.1km
02:30
500m
500m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
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11
riders
44.6km
01:52
210m
210m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

12
riders
51.2km
02:14
470m
470m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.8
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26
riders
51.9km
03:15
250m
250m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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7
riders
62.1km
04:33
390m
390m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

6
riders
39.4km
02:47
310m
310m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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7
riders
26.5km
01:38
130m
130m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.9
(8)
64
riders
32.3km
01:47
90m
90m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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12
riders
47.0km
03:05
290m
290m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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15
riders
33.5km
02:15
140m
140m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.5
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9
riders
44.3km
02:56
320m
320m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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4
runners
11.6km
01:18
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
runners
2.85km
00:19
20m
20m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
runners
11.3km
01:13
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
runners
7.11km
00:48
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Vendat offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Gravel biking, Mountain biking, and Jogging. The region provides diverse terrain across forests, meadows, and cultivated land. There are 28 routes available for exploration.
Vendat features numerous hiking trails traversing its forests and meadows. The broader Allier department offers nearly 6,000 kilometers (3,700 miles) of trails, from short walks to long-distance routes. For more information, refer to the Hiking around Vendat guide.
Vendat is well-suited for various cycling activities, including Touring cycling, Road cycling, Gravel biking, and Mountain biking. The Via Allier cycle route, a major draw, follows the Allier River for 435 km (270 miles). Explore specific routes in the Cycling around Vendat guide.
Yes, dedicated guides are available for road cycling. These guides detail routes suitable for road bikes within the region. Information can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Vendat guide.
Mountain biking trails are available in the Vendat area, offering diverse terrain for off-road cycling. Specific routes and details are provided in the MTB Trails around Vendat guide.
Gravel biking is a popular activity in Vendat, utilizing the region's mix of unpaved roads and trails. Routes designed for gravel bikes are detailed in the Gravel biking around Vendat guide.
The Allier River, one of Western Europe's last wild rivers, is a central feature, with the Reserve Naturelle Nationale du Val d'Allier offering wildlife observation. The Tronçais forest, one of Europe's largest oak forests, provides extensive trails. The Gorges de la Sioule offer dramatic scenery.
Outdoor routes in Vendat are popular among users, with more than 23,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The available routes have received an average rating of 4.35 out of 5 stars from over 900 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Vendat, including Hiking around Vendat, Cycling around Vendat, Road Cycling Routes around Vendat, Gravel biking around Vendat, MTB Trails around Vendat, and Running Trails around Vendat.
For local inquiries, the Vendat Town Hall (Mairie) can be contacted directly. The official website is vendata.org. The phone number for the Vendat Town Hall is +33 (0)4 70 41 40 50.
Yes, Vendat offers routes suitable for jogging and running. These trails traverse the local landscape of forests and meadows. Specific running routes can be found in the Running Trails around Vendat guide.

