Ruages is a commune situated in the Nièvre department of central France, within the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region. This area is characterized by its diverse landscapes, including proximity to the Morvan Regional Park, offering a blend of rolling hills, forests, and river valleys. The varied topography provides a suitable setting for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, jogging, and more.
Ruages offers a range of outdoor activities for those exploring the region. There are 2…
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8
riders
37.3km
02:30
470m
470m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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150
riders
31.0km
01:49
190m
190m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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50
riders
168km
09:42
740m
740m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(2)
120
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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1
riders
124km
05:31
1,190m
1,190m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

107
riders
134km
06:33
1,990m
1,990m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

77
riders
68.2km
02:53
360m
360m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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32
riders
64.4km
02:39
280m
280m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.8
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43
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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37
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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9
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9
hikers
11.9km
03:15
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
runners
7.15km
00:45
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
runners
15.0km
01:39
150m
150m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9
riders
49.4km
02:49
350m
350m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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10
riders
64.4km
03:28
270m
270m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(1)
3
riders
23.9km
02:06
410m
410m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
90.3km
07:41
1,730m
1,730m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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Ruages offers various outdoor activities, including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, Jogging, and Mountain biking. The region provides routes suitable for different interests and skill levels.
Yes, Ruages features road cycling routes. Information on these routes can be found in the guide Road Cycling Routes around Ruages. The surrounding Nièvre department and Morvan Regional Park offer well-paved surfaces for cyclists.
Touring cycling routes are available in Ruages, providing opportunities to explore the local countryside at a relaxed pace. The guide Cycling around Ruages offers relevant information.
Ruages serves as a base for hiking, with trails available in the area. The nearby Morvan Regional Park is known for its unspoiled countryside. Hikers can find details in the guide Hiking around Ruages.
Yes, jogging trails are present in Ruages. The numerous hiking and cycling trails through forests, clearings, and along rivers in the surrounding region provide varied terrain for runners. The guide Running Trails around Ruages offers specific options.
Mountain biking trails are available in the Ruages area. The guide MTB Trails around Ruages provides information on routes suitable for mountain biking.
Routes in Ruages have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from more than 200 users who have explored the area.
Ruages has attracted more than 3,800 visitors on komoot. These visitors have explored the region's various outdoor activities and shared their experiences.
Komoot offers several guides for Ruages, including Road Cycling Routes around Ruages, Cycling around Ruages, Hiking around Ruages, Running Trails around Ruages, and MTB Trails around Ruages.
The Mairie de Ruages (Town Hall) can be contacted for local administrative inquiries. The phone numbers are 09 63 29 80 43 or 03 86 22 06 64. The email address is mairie.ruages@orange.fr.
The wider Burgundy region, including areas near Ruages, offers varied terrain that can include challenging sections. A notable challenging road cycling loop from nearby Corbigny covers approximately 77 miles (124 km) through the Nièvre region.
The Ruages region is characterized by diverse and appealing landscapes, situated on the edge of the Morvan Regional Park. It features quiet, unspoiled countryside, including winding rivers, dense forests, lakes, and hillsides.

