Lancrans, a region in the Ain department of France, is now part of the commune of Valserhône, situated within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Nestled near the Jura Mountains and traversed by the Valserine river, its landscape features deep gorges, dense forests, and varied river valleys. This diverse terrain provides an ideal setting for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, jogging, and more.
The Lancrans area offers more than 20 routes for outdoor activities, catering…
114
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4.3
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Average rating
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4.6
(10)
228
riders
103km
05:39
2,070m
2,070m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

15
riders
46.2km
02:24
840m
850m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.3
(3)
274
riders
92.4km
04:52
1,720m
1,720m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
(6)
120
riders
58.0km
03:25
1,350m
1,350m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.8
(13)
100
hikers
5.34km
01:36
90m
90m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.9
(15)
75
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.7
(6)
49
hikers
5.72km
01:42
160m
160m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.4
(5)
26
hikers
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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5.0
(1)
76
riders
108km
07:40
2,150m
2,140m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.4
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50
riders
69.5km
04:58
1,410m
1,410m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(4)
52
riders
48.3km
03:37
1,120m
1,120m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(21)
37
riders
30.3km
01:56
330m
330m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10
runners
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

29
runners
23.2km
03:33
1,250m
1,250m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
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23
runners
14.4km
01:39
370m
370m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
runners
31.3km
04:36
1,410m
1,410m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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5.0
(2)
10
riders
24.1km
02:06
480m
480m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(2)
12
riders
35.8km
02:30
650m
650m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
90.8km
07:15
2,270m
2,270m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
riders
72.6km
05:39
1,750m
1,750m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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16
riders
36.0km
02:50
540m
540m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
10
riders
23.4km
02:14
680m
690m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
53.9km
05:01
1,280m
1,270m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(1)
14
riders
37.9km
03:12
960m
960m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Lancrans offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features 27 routes, which have received an average rating of 4.37 stars from more than 10,000 visitors. These activities utilize the diverse terrain near the Jura Mountains and along the Valserine river.
Yes, Lancrans provides options for road cycling, with terrain ranging from river valleys to the foothills of the Jura Mountains. One dedicated road cycling route is available. More information can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Lancrans guide.
Lancrans offers 14 hiking routes, with trails exploring natural features such as the Pertes de la Valserine gorges and the southern edge of the Haut-Jura Regional Natural Park. A popular moderate loop through Pertes de la Valserine is approximately 4.2 miles (6.8 km) long. The Hiking around Lancrans guide provides further details.
Yes, Lancrans features 2 mountain biking trails. These routes traverse varied landscapes within the region, including areas of the Haut-Jura Regional Natural Park. The MTB Trails around Lancrans guide offers specific route information.
Key natural landmarks include the Pertes de la Valserine, where the Valserine river has carved deep gorges. The region is also situated near the Haut-Jura Regional Natural Park, offering expansive natural landscapes. Many routes in Lancrans feature viewpoints, providing scenic vistas of the surrounding valleys and mountains.
The diverse terrain in Lancrans includes paths suitable for various skill levels, which can accommodate families. Gentle paths along the Rhône and Valserine riverbanks are available for leisurely touring cycling or walks. Specific routes should be reviewed for suitability based on distance and elevation.
Lancrans is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 10,000 visitors having explored its routes. The 27 available routes have garnered 758 ratings, resulting in an average rating of 4.37 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Komoot offers several guides for Lancrans, covering various sports. These include Road Cycling Routes around Lancrans, Cycling around Lancrans, Hiking around Lancrans, Running Trails around Lancrans, MTB Trails around Lancrans, and Gravel biking around Lancrans.
As Lancrans is part of the commune of Valserhône, official information can be found on the Valserhône website. The official website is valserhone.fr. For direct inquiries, the Mairie (town hall) of Valserhône can be reached at +33450481588.
Yes, Lancrans provides options for touring cycling. The region's varied terrain includes more gentle paths, particularly along the Rhône and Valserine riverbanks, which are suitable for touring cyclists. The Cycling around Lancrans guide offers relevant routes.
Lancrans offers opportunities for gravel biking, utilizing its mix of paved and unpaved paths through forests and along river valleys. The terrain provides varied surfaces suitable for gravel bikes. Specific routes are detailed in the Gravel biking around Lancrans guide.
Yes, Lancrans has 10 dedicated jogging routes. These trails often follow river valleys and pass through natural areas, offering varied scenery for runners. Information on these routes can be found in the Running Trails around Lancrans guide.

