Thurins is a region situated within the Monts du Lyonnais, characterized by its rolling hills, forests, and valleys. This diverse landscape, featuring "monts et vallons" alongside natural features like Lac du Ronzey and the Garon and Artilla rivers, provides varied terrain for outdoor pursuits. The area supports several sports like jogging, hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, and more, making it suitable for a range of outdoor activities.
Thurins offers more than 40 routes for outdoor…
99
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4.4
(150)
Average rating
1383
People visited

4.8
(13)
72
riders
45.2km
02:27
840m
840m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(2)
46
riders
49.4km
02:37
930m
940m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

38
riders
75.4km
03:39
1,040m
1,040m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

25
riders
54.3km
02:51
1,020m
1,020m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.8
(5)
22
runners
20.9km
02:45
650m
650m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

97
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(2)
47
runners
12.4km
01:33
410m
410m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

23
runners
20.2km
02:46
800m
800m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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4.8
(4)
22
riders
60.5km
04:03
980m
980m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
25
riders
21.8km
02:09
620m
620m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
23
riders
54.2km
03:45
1,010m
1,010m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

26
riders
11.0km
00:46
170m
170m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
(18)
105
riders
30.2km
03:01
890m
890m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.3
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18
riders
14.3km
01:20
370m
370m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
riders
23.8km
02:18
640m
640m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.0
(1)
10
riders
18.7km
01:59
660m
660m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.5
(4)
20
hikers
16.8km
05:07
570m
570m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.7
(3)
18
hikers
20.8km
06:21
720m
710m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(7)
27
hikers
9.03km
02:46
330m
330m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(12)
38
hikers
9.74km
03:00
360m
360m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
(4)
9
riders
28.2km
02:05
400m
400m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2.5
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5
riders
30.2km
02:07
430m
430m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
37.0km
02:46
470m
470m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(2)
10
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Thurins, located in the Monts du Lyonnais, provides opportunities for various outdoor sports. Activities include Jogging, Hiking, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, and Gravel biking. The region features 42 routes, explored by more than 23,000 visitors, with an average rating of 4.39 out of 5 stars.
Thurins offers jogging routes suitable for different preferences. These trails traverse through the varied terrain of the Monts du Lyonnais. Information on specific routes can be found in the Running Trails around Thurins guide.
Thurins features numerous hiking trails, ranging from easy paths to more challenging routes. Many trails offer views of the Garon Valley and traverse through woods and meadows. For detailed information, consult the Hiking around Thurins guide.
Mountain biking is a popular activity in Thurins, with trails winding through the region's diverse landscapes. Lac du Ronzey is a notable spot for mountain biking amidst lush greenery and rolling hills. The MTB Trails around Thurins guide provides specific route details.
Thurins and the Monts du Lyonnais offer varied topography suitable for road cycling. Routes navigate through vallons, providing scenic climbs and descents. Cyclists can find more information in the Road Cycling Routes around Thurins guide.
Thurins is characterized by the rolling hills, forests, and valleys of the Monts du Lyonnais. Key natural features include Lac du Ronzey and the Garon and Artilla rivers. The area around the Thurins Dam is also noted for its tranquility.
The region around Thurins contains remnants of the Roman aqueduct of Gier. These include impressive siphon bridges and standing arches. These historical structures offer panoramic views of the Lyon region, the Alps, and Mont du Pilat.
Komoot offers several guides for outdoor activities in Thurins. These include Running Trails around Thurins, Hiking around Thurins, MTB Trails around Thurins, and Road Cycling Routes around Thurins. Additional guides cover general cycling and gravel biking.
Thurins is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 23,000 visitors exploring its routes. The 42 available routes have an average rating of 4.39 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Official information for Thurins can be found on the commune's website. The official website is thurins-commune.fr. For direct inquiries, the town hall can be reached at +33 4 78 81 99 90.
Trails in Thurins often feature viewpoints and natural highlights. Notable areas include views of the Garon Valley and the tranquil setting around the Thurins Dam. The Roman aqueduct remnants also offer panoramic vistas.
The terrain in Thurins is diverse, characterized by the 'monts et vallons' (mounts and valleys) of the Monts du Lyonnais. Routes traverse through rolling hills, dense forests, and open meadows. This varied landscape provides different challenges and scenic experiences for all sports.

