Tenay is a commune located in the Ain department of eastern France, within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Situated between the Alps and the Jura mountains, the area features diverse landscapes with significant altitude variations, ranging from 320 meters to 1020 meters. The Albarine valley, characterized by its river and vertical limestone cliffs, provides varied terrain suitable for several outdoor activities like mountain biking, touring cycling, road cycling, jogging, and more.
Tenay offers a range of outdoor…
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61
hikers
17.7km
06:17
970m
970m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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42
hikers
13.6km
04:21
490m
490m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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15.8km
05:14
670m
670m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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6.37km
02:05
260m
270m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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80
riders
59.5km
02:42
710m
710m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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27.8km
01:20
360m
360m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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36
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33.7km
01:37
440m
440m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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28
riders
26.5km
01:17
310m
310m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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30
riders
19.0km
01:41
390m
390m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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48.1km
04:46
1,320m
1,320m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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28.4km
03:00
940m
940m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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15
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31.4km
02:54
720m
720m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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33
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33.2km
02:23
220m
220m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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29.5km
01:45
200m
200m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16
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31.0km
02:01
420m
420m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
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37.1km
02:34
690m
690m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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26
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
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59.4km
04:10
1,010m
1,010m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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100km
06:27
1,310m
1,310m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
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13.0km
00:56
190m
190m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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17
runners
17.7km
02:43
970m
970m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
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12.4km
01:35
360m
360m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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9.96km
01:18
280m
270m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4
runners
25.6km
03:35
830m
830m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Tenay offers a range of outdoor activities including Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Jogging, Hiking, and Gravel biking. The region features diverse landscapes with altitude variations from 1,050 feet (320 meters) to 3,350 feet (1,020 meters).
Tenay has more than 5,000 visitors who have shared their experiences on komoot. The region's 6 available routes have an average rating of 4.56 out of 5 stars.
Yes, Tenay offers mountain biking opportunities with varied topography and elevation changes. Users can find specific routes and information in the MTB Trails around Tenay guide.
Tenay provides routes for both touring and road cycling, navigating quiet country roads and scenic byways. Cyclists can explore options through the Cycling around Tenay and Road Cycling Routes around Tenay guides.
The Albarine valley and surrounding plateaus in Tenay offer an extensive network of trails suitable for jogging and running. Details on these paths are available in the Running Trails around Tenay guide.
Tenay features numerous hiking trails that ascend from the Albarine valley floor to altitudes of 3,300 feet (1,000 meters). Panoramic views are available from Plateaux de Jargoy and d'Hostiaz. The Hiking around Tenay guide provides more information.
Tenay is situated in the Albarine valley, known for its river and vertical limestone cliffs. These cliffs are home to the Via Ferrata de la Guinguette, offering views over the Albarine gorges. The region is located between the Alps and the Jura mountains.
Yes, Tenay offers routes suitable for gravel biking. Information and specific routes can be found in the Gravel biking around Tenay guide.
Komoot offers several guides for Tenay, including MTB Trails around Tenay, Cycling around Tenay, Road Cycling Routes around Tenay, Running Trails around Tenay, Hiking around Tenay, and Gravel biking around Tenay.
For general inquiries, the Mairie de Tenay can be reached at +33 (0)4 74 36 40 66, and their official website is http://www.tenay.fr. For broader tourism information covering the Tenay area, the Bureau d'information touristique de Pérouges can be contacted at +33(0)9 67 12 70 84.

