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Path overlooking the Loire – Château d'Artias loop from Retournac

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Path overlooking the Loire – Château d'Artias loop from Retournac

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Path overlooking the Loire – Château d'Artias loop from Retournac

04:05

13.7km

400m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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284 m

Human Rights Bridge

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In Retournac, the stone bridge that spans the Loire is called the Human Rights Bridge. Built in stone and on a model of lowered arches, the bridge and its sidewalks …

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5.71 km

Chamalières-sur-Loire bridge

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It is a road bridge but not without its charm. From here, you enjoy breathtaking views of the Loire and the surrounding hills.

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7.17 km

Château d'Artias

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The Château d'Artias, whose existence dates back at least to the 10th century, suffered during the French Revolution, a period from which the castle was used as a stone quarry. …

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10.6 km

Path overlooking the Loire

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Very beautiful view of the castle of Artias and the Loire below

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13.2 km

Collegiate Church of Saint John the Baptist

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The Romanesque church would have adjoined the castle (now destroyed) and participated in the medieval fortifications. Its choir with radiating apses is built in yellow ocher sandstone rock. The aisles …

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13.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.49 km

3.08 km

2.50 km

1.24 km

400 m

Surfaces

5.72 km

4.41 km

1.71 km

1.49 km

354 m

Elevation

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Highest point (660 m)

Lowest point (500 m)

Weather

Wednesday 15 July

32°C

14°C

73 %

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Comments

December 5, 2024,Randonnée château d'Artias

Please note that the paths are sometimes very damaged by the rain, so bring poles

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Path overlooking the Loire – Château d'Artias loop from Retournac

Human Rights Bridge

Bridge Over the Loare

Chamalières-sur-Loire bridge

Path overlooking the Loire

Château d'Artias

Path overlooking the Loire

Collegiate Church of Saint John the Baptist

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