Lesterps, a commune in the Charente department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, features a diverse landscape ideal for outdoor activities. The region is characterized by its "bocager" landscape, a mosaic of cultivated fields, pastures, and hedgerows, nourished by the La Courrière and La Marchadaine rivers. Rolling hills, open fields, and sheltered paths define the terrain, providing varied environments for several sports like touring cycling, jogging, hiking, road cycling, and more.
Lesterps provides a range of outdoor activities…
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hikers
8.31km
02:13
90m
90m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. 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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5.05km
01:21
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3.63km
00:59
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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runners
8.31km
00:56
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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

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10.6km
01:06
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.63km
00:38
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100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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49
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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46.5km
03:10
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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39.7km
02:29
430m
430m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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43.8km
02:53
550m
550m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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14
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48.3km
02:16
550m
550m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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11.3km
00:31
130m
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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52.7km
02:18
520m
520m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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riders
49.4km
02:24
570m
570m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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28.4km
02:22
330m
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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34.5km
02:40
440m
440m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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22.6km
01:20
210m
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22.4km
01:20
210m
210m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Lesterps offers a variety of outdoor activities including touring cycling, jogging, hiking, road cycling, and mountain biking. The region features 13 routes with an average rating of 4.61 stars from more than 1,800 visitors. These activities explore the bocager landscape and river valleys.
Lesterps provides a network of marked hiking trails for various fitness levels. Notable routes include the "Sentier de la Cuirasse d'Or" (5.5 miles), "Sentier de Saint-Quentin" (6.2 miles), and "Sentier des Moulins" (7.9 miles). The Hiking around Lesterps guide offers more details.
Yes, Lesterps is well-suited for touring cycling with quiet backroads and varied landscapes. The area is part of the "Tour Charente," which includes nearly 285 miles of shared-use and on-site lanes. The Cycling around Lesterps guide provides specific routes.
The terrain around Lesterps features a gentle topography with rolling hills, open fields, and sheltered paths. Some routes offer elevation gains of up to 1,000 feet over 10 miles. The bocager countryside, with its patchwork of fields, provides a scenic backdrop.
Lesterps offers several routes suitable for road cycling, utilizing quiet backroads and well-marked paths through picturesque villages. Cycle Route 42 also passes through the vicinity. More information can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Lesterps guide.
The diverse terrain around Lesterps is suitable for jogging, with routes ranging from accessible paths to more challenging ascents. Popular options include the "Tour de la Mandragore Loop from Esse" (5.2 miles) and the "Confolens loop" (3.5 miles). Consult the Running Trails around Lesterps guide for more options.
Lesterps offers a blend of natural beauty and historical richness. The Saint-Pierre Abbey, a Romanesque monument with an impressive 141-foot bell tower-porch, is a notable historical site. The tranquil bocager landscape and river valleys also provide scenic points of interest.
Yes, Lesterps has mountain biking opportunities. The region's varied terrain, including rolling hills and sheltered paths, can accommodate MTB activities. The MTB Trails around Lesterps guide provides specific routes for mountain biking.
Lesterps is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 1,800 visitors having explored its routes. The 13 available routes have received an average rating of 4.61 out of 5 stars from 327 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Lesterps, covering various sports. These include Cycling around Lesterps, Running Trails around Lesterps, Hiking around Lesterps, Road Cycling Routes around Lesterps, and MTB Trails around Lesterps.
For official inquiries regarding Lesterps, the Mairie de Lesterps (Town Hall) can be contacted. Their official website is https://www.lesterps.fr/. The phone number for the Mairie de Lesterps is +33 5 45 71 02 92.

