Thizy-Les-Bourgs, a region in the Rhône department, is situated within the Beaujolais UNESCO Global Geopark, offering a diverse landscape ideal for outdoor pursuits. The terrain features the Saône River plain, gentle vineyard-covered slopes, and the more elevated Beaujolais mountains, which reach altitudes over 1000 meters. This geological diversity creates varied natural environments, including forests, fields, and valleys, suitable for several sports like mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, and more.
Thizy-Les-Bourgs provides a range of outdoor activities with more than 50 routes available across several sports like mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, and more. Mountain biking in Thizy-Les-Bourgs caters to various skill levels, with trails originating around Lac des Sapins and extending through the Beaujolais Vert area, offering routes through fir forests and wooded paths. Road cycling routes feature varied distances and elevation gains across the region's hilly terrain and scenic vineyards, while touring cyclists can explore multi-day options through the diverse landscapes. For hikers, the area offers an impressive selection of signposted itineraries that traverse lush forests, expansive fields, and charming villages. More than 6,000 visitors have shared their experiences in the region, resulting in an average rating of 4.45 out of 5 stars. Explore specific routes and trails further with guides such as MTB Trails around Thizy-Les-Bourgs, Road Cycling Routes around Thizy-Les-Bourgs, and Hiking around Thizy-Les-Bourgs.
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268
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49.4km
03:36
1,060m
1,060m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.01km
00:44
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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26.3km
02:33
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690m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22.6km
02:20
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620m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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16.9km
04:54
440m
450m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15.6km
04:37
460m
460m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12.9km
03:39
280m
280m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19.5km
05:47
580m
580m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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34.9km
03:24
910m
910m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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16.0km
01:18
220m
220m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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26.6km
02:38
710m
710m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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40.3km
03:53
990m
990m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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38.9km
01:45
400m
400m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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50.9km
02:28
700m
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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02:28
890m
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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30.6km
01:37
590m
590m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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10
runners
16.8km
02:07
610m
610m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16.5km
02:04
510m
520m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.33km
00:34
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.05km
00:57
160m
160m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Thizy-Les-Bourgs offers a range of outdoor activities including Mountain biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, and Jogging. The region features diverse landscapes within the Beaujolais UNESCO Global Geopark. There are more than 50 routes available for exploration.
Thizy-Les-Bourgs provides mountain biking trails for various skill levels, from beginners to experts. Lac des Sapins serves as a key starting point for many marked trails. The wider Beaujolais Vert area offers cross-country, enduro, and downhill options through fir forests. More information is available in the MTB Trails around Thizy-Les-Bourgs guide.
The region offers numerous road cycling routes with varied distances and elevation gains. These routes traverse the hilly terrain and scenic vineyards of the Beaujolais region. Popular options include loops around Lac des Sapins and longer rides connecting to Thizy church. Consult the Road Cycling Routes around Thizy-Les-Bourgs guide for details.
Thizy-Les-Bourgs is an ideal hiking destination with an impressive selection of signposted itineraries for all abilities. Trails meander through lush forests, expansive fields, and charming villages. Notable trails include 'La Pierre à l'âne' and the easy 'Tour du Lac des Sapins'. The Hiking around Thizy-Les-Bourgs guide provides further information.
The region is part of the Beaujolais UNESCO Global Geopark, characterized by a rich geological history. Key features include the Saône River plain, vineyard-covered slopes, and the Beaujolais mountains, which reach over 3,280 feet (1,000 meters) in altitude. Lac des Sapins is a significant natural feature and activity hub.
Mont Brouilly is an emblematic site within the Beaujolais UNESCO Global Geopark. It offers spectacular panoramic views of the vast and contrasting landscapes of the territory. This location allows visitors to appreciate the region's diverse topography.
Lac des Sapins is a popular spot for family activities, including pleasant walks around the lake. The area also features Europe's largest biological swimming pool. Many hiking and mountain biking trails cater to various skill levels, including easier options suitable for families.
Routes in Thizy-Les-Bourgs have an average rating of 4.45 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on more than 300 reviews from visitors. More than 6,000 visitors have explored the region using komoot.
Komoot offers several guides for Thizy-Les-Bourgs to help plan outdoor adventures. These include MTB Trails around Thizy-Les-Bourgs, Road Cycling Routes around Thizy-Les-Bourgs, Cycling around Thizy-Les-Bourgs, Hiking around Thizy-Les-Bourgs, and Running Trails around Thizy-Les-Bourgs.
For general municipal inquiries, the official website for Thizy-Les-Bourgs is thizylesbourgs.fr, and the main phone number is +33 4 74 64 65 90. For tourism-specific information, the Office de Tourisme du Beaujolais Vert can be contacted via their website beaujolaisvert.com or by phone at +33 4 74 89 58 03.
Thizy-Les-Bourgs is part of the Beaujolais UNESCO Global Geopark, highlighting its rich and complex geological history spanning approximately 500 million years. This history has resulted in a varied topographical relief, including mountains, plains, and unique rock formations. The geological diversity supports a wide array of natural environments.

