Foissiat is a rural village situated in the Bresse region of the Ain department, within Auvergne-Rhône-Alps, France. The area is characterized by its distinctive bocage landscape, featuring hedgerows, woodlands, and cultivated lands, alongside the meandering Reyssouze River. This diverse terrain provides a suitable setting for several outdoor activities like mountain biking, hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, and more. The natural environment of Foissiat offers a tranquil backdrop for exploration.
Foissiat offers a variety of outdoor activities across its network of trails and paths. There are more than 20 routes available for several sports like mountain biking, hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, and more. These routes traverse rural paths, plains, and forests, providing views of the surrounding countryside. For those interested in exploring the area's cycling opportunities, the Cycling around Foissiat guide provides detailed information, while MTB Trails around Foissiat highlights specific mountain biking terrain. Hikers can find suitable paths in the Hiking around Foissiat guide. More than 4,000 visitors have shared their experiences in Foissiat, resulting in an average rating of 4.38 out of 5 stars for the available routes.
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16
riders
41.4km
02:56
140m
140m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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45.1km
02:50
230m
230m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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53.3km
03:39
220m
220m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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313
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.42km
01:37
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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6.41km
01:38
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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294
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.52km
00:53
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11.1km
01:12
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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00:46
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30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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64
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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43.0km
02:57
230m
230m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21.3km
01:41
110m
110m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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40.0km
03:01
150m
150m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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35
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48.7km
03:15
260m
260m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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33.6km
02:27
180m
180m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21.1km
01:32
80m
80m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22
riders
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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32
riders
10.3km
00:30
70m
70m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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67.9km
03:12
780m
780m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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51.0km
02:19
570m
570m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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18
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69.0km
03:11
550m
550m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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Foissiat provides opportunities for Mountain biking, Hiking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features an extensive network of marked trails suitable for various outdoor pursuits. There are more than 20 routes available across these sports.
Foissiat offers dedicated VTT (mountain bike) circuits that traverse rural paths, plains, and forests. Routes like "Circuit VTT-VTC n°9 - Le bocage de Foissiat" and "Circuit VTT n°10 – Lé prô, lé beû de Foissiat-Etrez" provide varied terrain. For more details, consult the MTB Trails around Foissiat guide.
Yes, Foissiat has numerous marked hiking trails. A notable circuit is the 13-mile (21 km) "A la poursuite des Lutins." The commune's vast size ensures a variety of paths for exploring the local countryside on foot. Information on hiking routes is available in the Hiking around Foissiat guide.
Foissiat is well-suited for cycling, offering routes for touring, road, and gravel biking. The "bocage bressan" landscape provides tranquil paths, fords, and mills along the Reyssouze river. Detailed information can be found in the Cycling around Foissiat and Road Cycling Routes around Foissiat guides.
Foissiat is characterized by its traditional Bresse bocage landscape, featuring hedgerows, scattered woodlands, and small pastures. The area includes 700 hectares of woods and 2814 hectares of cultivated land. The Reyssouze River also traverses the commune, adding riparian elements and old mills to the scenery.
The diverse network of trails in Foissiat, including VTT and VTC circuits, offers options suitable for various skill levels. The tranquil paths through the bocage bressan and forests can be enjoyed by families. Specific routes designed for ease of access are available across the different sports.
There are 21 routes available in Foissiat on komoot. These routes cover various sports including mountain biking, hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, and jogging. The komoot community has rated these routes highly.
Routes in Foissiat have an average rating of 4.38 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from more than 400 users who have explored the region's trails. Over 4,000 visitors have shared their experiences in Foissiat.
Komoot offers several guides for Foissiat to help plan outdoor activities. These include MTB Trails around Foissiat, Hiking around Foissiat, and Cycling around Foissiat. Additional guides cover Road Cycling, Running, and Gravel Biking.
For official information about Foissiat, the commune maintains a website. The official website is http://www.foissiat.com. For direct inquiries, the Mairie (Town Hall) can be reached at +33474523815.
Certain cycling routes in Foissiat offer panoramic views of the surrounding Maconnais and Revermont areas. The presence of old mills along the Reyssouze river also serves as picturesque stops. The traditional bocage bressan landscape itself is a notable feature.

