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Jaligny Castle – Chavroches Castle and Pond loop from Jaligny-sur-Besbre

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Jaligny Castle – Chavroches Castle and Pond loop from Jaligny-sur-Besbre

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Jaligny Castle – Chavroches Castle and Pond loop from Jaligny-sur-Besbre

03:17

41.8km

550m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.1 km for 123 m

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Parking

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9.55 km

The Val de Besbre Aquarium House

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A beautifully designed aquarium with Besbre fish. You walk through the outdoor pool and can feed the fish. The walk continues through an outdoor area with information panels. The final …

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Jaligny Castle

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This medieval castle is located on the banks of the Besbre. The castle dates from the 10th century and belonged to the noble family of Amboise, who also owned the …

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Chavroches Castle and Pond

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Former castle of Bourbonnais, the castle of Chavroches, which is private, is built on a hill overlooking a small pond. You can see his dungeon from afar.

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28.4 km

Montcombroux-les-Mines is a former mining town. In 1830, a coal deposit was discovered and the town was rebuilt around it, giving birth to the current town. Today, the town and its 400 inhabitants preserve this bygone era as a souvenir.

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41.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.6 km

14.4 km

3.78 km

2.11 km

Surfaces

15.2 km

14.7 km

9.82 km

2.19 km

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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Jaligny Castle – Chavroches Castle and Pond loop from Jaligny-sur-Besbre

Plan d'Eau de la Chaume

The Val de Besbre Aquarium House

Jaligny Castle

Chavroches Castle and Pond

Montcombroux-les-Mines

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