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Rouchain Dam Lake – Col de la Croix du Sud loop from Saint-Nicolas-des-Biefs

Saint-Nicolas-Des-Biefs

Rouchain Dam Lake – Col de la Croix du Sud loop from Saint-Nicolas-des-Biefs

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Rouchain Dam Lake – Col de la Croix du Sud loop from Saint-Nicolas-des-Biefs

04:19

88.4km

1,260m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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After 27.7 km for 296 m

Open: • Monday-Sunday: 8:00 AM-12:00 AM (otherwise closed)

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9.14 km

Rouchain Dam Lake

Highlight • Lake

Very beautiful lake with ocher rocks and cliffs sticking out of the ground. A very nice atmosphere with the winding road along this artificial lake.

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27.6 km

Roanne

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Roanne is a commune in the Loire department. It is located on the banks of the Loire and about 90 km north of Lyon. It has about 35,000 inhabitants and is one of the largest cities in the region.

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52.2 km

Col de la Croix du Sud

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The Col de la Croix du Sud from Saint-Bonnet-des-Quarts is 12 kilometers long with a total elevation gain of 398 meters. The average gradient is 3% with maximum gradients of 6%.

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52.5 km

South Cross Pass

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71.5 km

Place de l'Église de Châtel-Montagne

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The church square is well worth a visit for a picnic. It has a playground, a beautiful view of the valley, restaurants, and cafes.

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71.6 km

Châtel-Montagne Village and Romanesque Church

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Pretty little village on the heights of the Bourbonnaise Mountain. There is a small snack there.

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87.1 km

View of the Plateau de la Verrerie

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The Glassworks Plateau is located at an altitude of 1,015 meters. It is a large open plateau in the Magdalen Mountains. The landscape is wild and relatively unspoiled.

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88.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

71.6 km

16.2 km

295 m

265 m

157 m

Surfaces

87.1 km

1.20 km

170 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,010 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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Rouchain Dam Lake – Col de la Croix du Sud loop from Saint-Nicolas-des-Biefs

Rouchain Dam Lake

Roanne

Col de la Croix du Sud

South Cross Pass

Place de l'Église de Châtel-Montagne

Châtel-Montagne Village and Romanesque Church

View of the Plateau de la Verrerie

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