Cycling in Chanas
1 cycling route from Chanas, Rhone-Alpes, France, 38 km, 38 km mapped in all, with up to 63 m of climbing in a day. Mostly flat riding (2 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 15% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane. Best months to ride: Apr to Oct.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 38 km
- Biggest day
- 63 m
- Terrain
- Flat
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike with sturdy tyres, or gravel bike
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Best months
- Apr to Oct
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout.
- Roads
- 15% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane · 9 km on cycle paths or lanes.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
Cycling guide to Chanas
Chanas, located in the Rhône-Alpes region of France, offers a 37.9 km point-to-point cycling route to Tournon-sur-Rhône. The route passes through various small places including Les Guyots, Saint-Rambert-d'Albon, Andance, Sarras, Saint-Vallier, Crozes-Hermitage, and Tain-l'Hermitage before finishing at Tournon-sur-Rhône. The ride includes mostly paved roads with some gravel sections, and it features a gentle total elevation gain of 70 m, making it suitable for a moderate ride.
The route includes 9.1 km of cycle paths and 5.7 km on main roads without cycle lanes. There are three railway stations near the route, which could provide opportunities for access. Services along the way can be absent for stretches up to 8 km, so planning is advised. The highest point reached on the route is 183 m above sea level. The route is recorded in September with temperatures around 19 °C.
More on best time to ride, terrain
Best time to ride
September, with recorded temperatures of 19 °C.
Terrain
The terrain is mostly flat to gently rolling, with a total elevation gain of 70 m and a highest point of 183 m. The gradients are modest, with no significant climbs noted.