Lac De La Palisse is a region situated in the Ardèche department of France, characterized by its ancient volcanic landscape, including features like the Suc de Cherchemuse. The area encompasses fir woods, natural meadows, and the central Lac de la Palisse, a dammed lake that contributes to the natural environment. This setting provides a diverse terrain suitable for several outdoor activities like road cycling, hiking, jogging, touring cycling, and more. The presence of the emerging Loire River and basalt flows in its gorges further defines the natural composition of the region.
The Lac De La Palisse region offers 1 routes for outdoor enthusiasts, catering to various interests and fitness levels. More than 2,000 visitors have shared their experiences, resulting in an average rating of 4.24 out of 5 stars. For those interested in exploring the area on foot, a variety of trails are available, from family-friendly circuits to more challenging paths. You can find detailed information on these routes in the Hiking around Lac De La Palisse guide. Cyclists can navigate the tranquil roads and varied terrain, with options for both road cycling and touring, as highlighted in the Road Cycling Routes around Lac De La Palisse and Cycling around Lac De La Palisse guides. Joggers can also utilize marked trails around the lake and through the surrounding natural areas.
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Routes
4.2
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Average rating
1262
People visited

4.6
(34)
430
hikers
3.91km
01:04
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(11)
88
hikers
13.5km
04:23
410m
410m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.7
(3)
26
hikers
11.0km
03:21
390m
390m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(3)
18
hikers
15.7km
04:38
440m
440m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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5.0
(6)
60
runners
3.91km
00:29
60m
60m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(3)
21
runners
13.5km
01:40
390m
390m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

17
runners
9.64km
01:05
200m
200m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
runners
11.1km
01:26
360m
360m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9
riders
82.9km
04:27
1,650m
1,650m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.5
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40
riders
37.3km
02:07
760m
760m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

28
riders
92.5km
04:55
1,700m
1,700m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
(1)
20
riders
35.3km
01:51
620m
620m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
(5)
22
riders
51.7km
03:36
1,000m
1,000m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
riders
37.2km
02:34
680m
680m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
11
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
13
riders
51.3km
04:42
1,100m
1,100m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
(2)
21
riders
51.1km
04:44
1,140m
1,140m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(3)
14
riders
42.2km
04:00
1,060m
1,060m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very 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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10
riders
25.3km
02:12
650m
660m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

2.3
(3)
7
riders
28.4km
02:44
810m
810m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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17
riders
118km
09:18
2,210m
2,210m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
39.4km
03:18
870m
880m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
riders
31.0km
02:16
520m
510m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Lac De La Palisse offers a range of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Touring cycling, and Mountain biking. The region provides diverse terrain suitable for various interests and fitness levels.
Yes, road cycling routes are available in the Lac De La Palisse region. Cyclists can explore the tranquil roads and varied terrain. More information can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Lac De La Palisse guide.
The Lac De La Palisse area features marked hiking trails, including family-friendly circuits. A comprehensive overview of available paths is provided in the Hiking around Lac De La Palisse guide.
Joggers can utilize marked trails around the lake and through the surrounding natural areas. Specific routes are detailed in the Running Trails around Lac De La Palisse guide.
Yes, the region is suitable for touring cyclists seeking scenic rides. The Cycling around Lac De La Palisse guide offers information on routes for this activity.
Mountain biking trails are available in the Lac De La Palisse region. Details on these routes can be found in the MTB Trails around Lac De La Palisse guide.
Yes, the area offers easy hiking options, including family-friendly circuits. The Easy hikes around Lac De La Palisse guide provides specific routes suitable for various fitness levels.
The region is characterized by an ancient volcanic landscape, including the Suc de Cherchemuse. It features fir woods, natural meadows, the dammed Lac de la Palisse, the emerging Loire River, and basalt flows in its gorges.
There is 1 route currently available for Lac De La Palisse on komoot. This route has been rated by over 300 users.
Routes in Lac De La Palisse have an average rating of 4.24 out of 5 stars. This rating is based on feedback from more than 300 users.
Komoot offers several guides for the region, including Road Cycling Routes, Hiking, Running Trails, Cycling, MTB Trails, and Easy hikes.
The Lac De La Palisse leisure area falls under the Montagne d'Ardèche tourist office. Their official website is montagnedardeche.com, and they can be reached by phone at +33 4 66 69 09 37.

