Lyas is a commune located in the Ardèche department of southern France, situated on the eastern foothills of the Massif Central and at the base of the basaltic Coiron plateau. This geographical position provides a varied landscape of volcanic formations, river valleys, and extensive forests, making it suitable for a range of outdoor pursuits. The area offers diverse terrain for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, hiking, and more. Its natural features contribute to a rich environment…
97
Routes
4.4
(197)
Average rating
1942
People visited

4.8
(4)
53
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.5
(2)
51
riders
32.6km
01:57
780m
780m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

46
riders
62.7km
02:50
580m
580m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(2)
45
riders
45.1km
02:38
1,050m
1,050m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.6
(63)
311
riders
36.9km
02:15
350m
350m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(8)
84
riders
66.6km
04:24
880m
880m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.7
(7)
68
riders
45.7km
03:04
730m
730m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(2)
21
riders
54.6km
03:42
900m
900m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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58
runners
10.5km
01:07
120m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

37
runners
21.7km
02:17
210m
210m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
36
runners
18.4km
02:08
430m
430m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

5.0
(1)
10
runners
10.8km
01:11
180m
180m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.8
(5)
49
riders
32.0km
02:56
770m
770m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(4)
24
riders
44.1km
04:28
1,310m
1,310m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

3.3
(6)
22
riders
25.1km
02:12
650m
650m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(1)
24
riders
42.4km
04:31
1,290m
1,280m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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4.8
(5)
27
hikers
9.74km
03:04
360m
360m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(3)
12
hikers
6.36km
01:42
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
17
hikers
6.48km
01:57
190m
190m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(5)
14
hikers
12.6km
03:40
330m
330m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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11
riders
51.5km
03:22
920m
930m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
17.3km
01:39
540m
540m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
13
riders
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
8
riders
22.4km
01:15
230m
230m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Lyas offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. There are more than 20 routes available, with an average rating of 4.54 out of 5 stars from over 13,000 visitors.
Lyas provides numerous road cycling routes that wind through villages and scenic countryside. Greenways like "La Dolce Via" and "Payre Greenway" offer accessible, often asphalted, routes suitable for touring cyclists. More information is available in the Road Cycling Routes around Lyas guide.
Lyas and the surrounding Ardèche region feature various mountain biking circuits. These range from easy trails through forests to more challenging paths across volcanic ridges. The MTB Trails around Lyas guide provides further details.
The Lyas area offers access to an extensive network of marked hiking trails, with nearly 4,000 km of trails in the wider Ardèche region. These trails traverse varied terrain, from river valleys to plateau edges. The Hiking around Lyas guide highlights specific options.
Yes, Lyas offers family-friendly cycling options, particularly on greenways like "La Dolce Via" and "Payre Greenway." These routes follow old railway lines, providing gentle slopes and often asphalted surfaces suitable for touring cyclists and families. They allow exploration of tunnels, viaducts, and bridges.
Notable natural features near Lyas include the basaltic Coiron Plateau, volcanic landscapes, and river valleys such as the Ardèche Gorges. Other attractions are the Cascade du Ray-Pic, Mont Gerbier de Jonc, and the Bois de Païolive. These areas offer diverse scenery for outdoor activities.
Komoot offers several guides for the Lyas region. These include Road Cycling Routes around Lyas, Cycling around Lyas, MTB Trails around Lyas, and Hiking around Lyas. Additional guides cover Running and Gravel biking.
Lyas is a popular destination for outdoor activities on komoot. More than 13,000 visitors have explored routes in the area. The available routes have an average rating of 4.54 out of 5 stars.
Yes, Lyas offers opportunities for gravel biking. The region's varied terrain, including forest trails and paths across volcanic ridges, is suitable for this activity. A dedicated Gravel biking around Lyas guide is available.
Routes in Lyas cater to various skill levels, from easy to challenging. Options include gentle greenways for touring cyclists and families, as well as more demanding mountain biking paths and long-distance hiking trails like the GR3 and GR7. The average rating of 4.54 stars indicates well-regarded routes.
For tourism-related inquiries concerning the broader area that includes Lyas, the "Office de tourisme Cœur d'Ardèche" is the relevant contact. Their website is www.coeur-ardeche.fr. The main phone number for the office in Privas is 04 75 20 81 81.
Yes, Lyas offers trails suitable for jogging and running. The diverse landscapes, including forests and river valleys, provide varied terrain for these activities. The Running Trails around Lyas guide provides specific route information.

