Saint-Romain-En-Gier, a region in the Rhône department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, offers diverse landscapes for outdoor pursuits. Situated within the Gier valley, the area is characterized by wooded hills and country paths, providing varied terrain. It also provides direct access to the expansive Parc Naturel Régional du Pilat, which features dense forests, meadows, and rugged peaks. This natural setting supports several sports like road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, jogging, and more.
Saint-Romain-En-Gier provides a range of…
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190
riders
60.4km
02:31
360m
360m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

35
riders
71.2km
03:40
1,190m
1,190m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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35
riders
47.3km
02:23
770m
770m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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29
riders
45.6km
02:15
690m
690m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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106
riders
139km
07:42
310m
310m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
riders
66.2km
04:54
1,250m
1,250m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

12
riders
53.2km
03:37
710m
710m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
27.8km
02:01
420m
420m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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29
runners
11.0km
01:16
160m
160m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
runners
9.54km
01:05
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
runners
16.1km
01:51
170m
170m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
runners
12.9km
01:30
230m
230m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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25
hikers
8.77km
02:18
70m
70m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6
hikers
13.4km
03:39
190m
190m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4
hikers
19.4km
05:16
280m
280m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
hikers
6.60km
01:45
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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20
riders
35.0km
02:19
530m
530m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7
riders
63.9km
04:29
1,190m
1,190m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
23.8km
02:12
400m
400m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5
riders
20.5km
01:21
300m
300m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10
riders
28.8km
02:13
350m
350m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13
riders
26.1km
02:06
300m
300m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
53.4km
04:50
1,250m
1,250m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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5
riders
22.9km
01:53
390m
390m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Saint-Romain-En-Gier offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Road cycling, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Jogging, Hiking, and Gravel biking. The region provides diverse landscapes within the Gier valley and access to the Parc Naturel Régional du Pilat. There is 1 route available on komoot, with over 18,000 visitors sharing experiences.
Yes, Saint-Romain-En-Gier offers road cycling routes that include panoramic views and challenging ascents, particularly towards the Pilat region. Routes also wind through forests and meadows. More details can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Saint-Romain-En-Gier guide.
The area around Saint-Romain-En-Gier, especially the Parc Naturel Régional du Pilat, is known for mountain biking. It features over 35 signposted circuits certified by the French Cycling Federation (FFC). These trails range from easy to very difficult, traversing varied environments from dense forests to steep slopes. Explore options in the MTB Trails around Saint-Romain-En-Gier guide.
Touring cycling routes are available, benefiting from proximity to the ViaRhôna, a long-distance cycling route. Stages of the ViaRhôna offer diverse landscapes, including terraced vineyards and views of the Rhône River. These routes provide scenic backdrops for longer cycling journeys. The Cycling around Saint-Romain-En-Gier guide provides further information.
Numerous running trails are available around Saint-Romain-En-Gier and the nearby Rive-de-Gier. These trails cater to various fitness levels and distances, often traversing varied terrains. They offer scenic backdrops for runners, from paved surfaces to accessible paths. Consult the Running Trails around Saint-Romain-En-Gier guide for options.
Hiking opportunities are abundant, particularly within the Parc Naturel Régional du Pilat, which is directly accessible from the vicinity. The park offers over 1,500 km (930 miles) of marked trails. These trails explore diverse landscapes, including dense forests, flowering meadows, and rugged peaks. The Hiking around Saint-Romain-En-Gier guide can assist in planning.
Yes, gravel biking is an available activity in Saint-Romain-En-Gier. The region's varied terrain, including wooded hills and country paths, is suitable for gravel biking. Specific routes and information can be found in the Gravel biking around Saint-Romain-En-Gier guide.
Outdoor activities in Saint-Romain-En-Gier are popular on komoot, with more than 18,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The available routes have an average rating of 4.35 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
The region features the Gier valley with its wooded hills and country paths, and the expansive Parc Naturel Régional du Pilat. The Pilat park includes dense forests, flowering meadows, and rugged peaks like the Crêt de la Perdrix at 4,695 feet (1,431 meters). Vineyards, such as those near Côte-Rôtie, also contribute to the scenic landscape.
Komoot offers several guides for Saint-Romain-En-Gier, covering various sports. These include guides for Road Cycling, MTB Trails, Touring Cycling, Running Trails, Hiking, and Gravel Biking.
The official website for Saint-Romain-En-Gier is saintromainengier.fr. For direct contact, the phone number for the Mairie (Town Hall) of Saint-Romain-En-Gier is +33472245865.

