Saint-Martin-Lestra is a village located in the Loire department of France, characterized by its diverse agricultural landscape and varied topography. With altitudes ranging from 457 to 623 meters, the region offers a range of terrain suitable for several sports like road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, jogging, and more. Natural features such as the tranquil Plan d'eau du Vernay and historical elements like ancient Roman roads contribute to its appeal for outdoor pursuits.
Saint-Martin-Lestra provides…
74
Routes
4.5
(51)
Average rating
438
People visited

3.0
(1)
44
riders
30.2km
01:20
260m
260m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

19
riders
33.4km
01:36
480m
480m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

18
riders
9.18km
00:27
50m
50m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

14
riders
70.7km
03:35
1,100m
1,100m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
(4)
23
riders
34.7km
02:17
540m
530m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
riders
25.0km
02:07
450m
450m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
(1)
8
riders
55.2km
04:51
1,380m
1,380m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(5)
7
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(3)
10
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.5
(2)
11
riders
43.6km
04:06
1,070m
1,070m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(2)
7
riders
17.1km
01:34
350m
350m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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12
runners
11.4km
01:24
260m
260m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

10
runners
24.9km
02:55
510m
510m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

5
runners
8.32km
01:01
200m
200m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

4
runners
12.3km
01:30
340m
340m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(2)
8
hikers
25.1km
07:15
620m
610m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

8
hikers
20.4km
05:54
520m
520m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4
hikers
14.8km
04:09
310m
310m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
hikers
13.4km
03:50
320m
320m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(1)
7
riders
70.2km
05:14
1,160m
1,160m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
riders
38.2km
03:02
650m
650m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
26.1km
02:23
680m
670m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
28.0km
01:43
110m
110m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Saint-Martin-Lestra offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Jogging, Hiking, and Gravel biking. The region features 8 routes with an average rating of 4.52 stars from more than 600 ratings. More than 5,000 visitors have explored the area.
Saint-Martin-Lestra provides road cycling routes that navigate its varied terrain, with altitudes ranging from 457 to 623 meters. These routes explore the agricultural landscape and historical areas. More details can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Saint-Martin-Lestra guide.
Mountain biking trails in Saint-Martin-Lestra offer off-road challenges across the region's diverse topography. These trails provide opportunities to explore the natural features and agricultural landscape. The MTB Trails around Saint-Martin-Lestra guide offers specific route information.
Saint-Martin-Lestra features at least two marked hiking trails that both start and finish within the village. One trail spans 9.6 miles (15.5 km) with an elevation gain of 1,417 feet (432 meters), while another covers 8.1 miles (13 km) with a 1,257-foot (383-meter) elevation gain. The Hiking around Saint-Martin-Lestra guide provides further details.
Saint-Martin-Lestra offers touring cycling routes suitable for exploring the agricultural landscape at a more relaxed pace. These routes can be suitable for families looking for gentler exploration. The Cycling around Saint-Martin-Lestra guide includes options for touring cyclists.
The region features the tranquil Plan d'eau du Vernay, suitable for leisure activities. Historical landmarks include La croix de la Sauteuse, remnants of Bouchala and the tour de la Ponchonnière, and a traditional wash house. Trails also lead to two 12th-century castles, a mid-18th-century church, a calvary, and a quadrangular keep.
Yes, Saint-Martin-Lestra offers opportunities for gravel biking, combining elements of road and off-road cycling. These routes allow exploration of the diverse terrain and agricultural areas. Specific routes can be found in the Gravel biking around Saint-Martin-Lestra guide.
Komoot offers several guides for Saint-Martin-Lestra, including Road Cycling Routes, MTB Trails, Cycling, Running Trails, Hiking, and Gravel biking.
Routes in Saint-Martin-Lestra have an average rating of 4.52 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on more than 600 individual ratings from visitors. More than 5,000 people have visited and shared their experiences in the area.
Saint-Martin-Lestra offers routes suitable for jogging, utilizing its diverse topography and scenic landscapes. These trails provide opportunities for both challenging runs and leisurely jogs. The Running Trails around Saint-Martin-Lestra guide details specific options.
The official website for Saint-Martin-Lestra is http://www.saintmartinlestra.fr. This resource provides information about the local commune. For direct inquiries, the Mairie (town hall) can be contacted.
The Mairie (town hall) of Saint-Martin-Lestra can be contacted by phone at +33477285084. This number can be used for official inquiries related to the commune. Additional information may be available on the official website.

