Vesseaux, a region in the Ardèche department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France, offers diverse terrain for outdoor activities. Its landscape features rolling hills, river valleys, and extensive chestnut groves, providing varied environments for exploration. Situated near the Col de l'Escrinet, Vesseaux is well-suited for several sports like road cycling, jogging, mountain biking, touring cycling, and more.
Vesseaux provides more than 40 routes across several sports like road cycling, jogging, mountain biking, touring cycling, and…
92
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4.5
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Average rating
2293
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4.6
(53)
179
hikers
12.5km
03:37
300m
300m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(25)
72
hikers
5.76km
01:35
90m
90m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
(15)
75
hikers
10.1km
02:49
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(16)
74
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(5)
181
riders
72.4km
03:57
1,290m
1,290m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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163
riders
156km
07:52
2,490m
2,500m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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67
riders
103km
05:12
1,720m
1,720m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(2)
61
riders
50.7km
02:39
820m
820m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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58
runners
9.13km
01:12
300m
300m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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46
runners
28.5km
03:42
810m
810m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
runners
4.31km
00:29
90m
90m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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5
runners
6.57km
00:44
150m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
(7)
48
riders
43.5km
03:05
850m
850m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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31
riders
56.2km
03:49
990m
990m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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19
riders
39.3km
02:37
470m
470m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

25
riders
40.1km
02:49
790m
790m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.5
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14
riders
27.2km
02:36
760m
760m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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13
riders
19.4km
02:07
570m
570m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

9
riders
19.5km
01:47
430m
430m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(2)
19
riders
19.6km
01:52
440m
440m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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27
riders
135km
09:02
1,780m
1,780m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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5
riders
51.4km
03:56
1,110m
1,110m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(1)
3
riders
23.2km
01:41
440m
440m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.3
(3)
9
riders
39.0km
02:08
410m
410m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Vesseaux offers a range of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Jogging, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Hiking, and Gravel biking. The region features diverse terrain with rolling hills and river valleys. There are 44 routes available, with an average rating of 4.45 out of 5 stars.
Road cycling in Vesseaux features routes with significant elevation changes and scenic descents through rolling hills and river valleys. Cyclists can explore routes that pass by historic sites and dedicated greenways like the Voie Verte du Malpas. The Road Cycling Routes around Vesseaux guide provides more details.
Vesseaux provides an extensive network of mountain bike trails, offering 110 km (approximately 68 miles) of routes graded from green to black. These trails explore varied terrains, including technical singletracks and rolling paths. The MTB Trails around Vesseaux guide offers more information.
Vesseaux provides an 'intergenerational sports and leisure area' with a jogging track near the old stadium. Additionally, the Amandine Leynaud sports complex offers facilities for jogging. There are also 40 km (approximately 25 miles) of walking trails, including a 4.3 km (2.7 miles) landscaped trail, suitable for jogging. More routes are detailed in the Running Trails around Vesseaux guide.
The Vesseaux area is well-suited for touring cycling, with routes incorporating historical landmarks and greenways. The region's undulating terrain and picturesque villages make it ideal for multi-day cycling excursions. The Cycling around Vesseaux guide highlights many options.
The Vesseaux region is characterized by extensive chestnut groves, the Liopoux Stream, and diverse landscapes ranging from canyons to forests. It is situated at the exit of the Col de l'Escrinet, a significant passage area for migratory birds. The area also serves as a gateway to the Ardèche Gorges.
Vesseaux offers a 4.3 km (2.7 miles) landscaped walking trail accessible to all ages, which is suitable for family outings. The commune also provides an 'intergenerational sports and leisure area' for various activities. Specific routes for families can be found within the various sport guides.
Vesseaux offers historic sites like castles and towers along cycling routes. The region is known for its medieval villages such as Vogüé, with its castle on the Ardèche River. The Old Railway Tunnel and Gorge Cycle Path provides a unique cycling experience.
Vesseaux is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 21,000 visitors sharing their experiences. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.45 out of 5 stars, indicating high user satisfaction.
Komoot offers several guides for Vesseaux, including Road Cycling Routes around Vesseaux, Running Trails around Vesseaux, MTB Trails around Vesseaux, Cycling around Vesseaux, Hiking around Vesseaux, and Gravel biking around Vesseaux.
The official website for Vesseaux is http://www.vesseaux.fr. The phone number for the Mairie (Town Hall) of Vesseaux is 04 75 93 40 15.

