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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Le Puy-en-Velay
Le Monastier-Sur-Gazeille

Voie verte du Velay – Old bridge of Brives (ruins) loop from Le Monastier-sur-Gazeille

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Mountain biking trails
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Le Puy-en-Velay
Le Monastier-Sur-Gazeille

Voie verte du Velay – Old bridge of Brives (ruins) loop from Le Monastier-sur-Gazeille

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Voie verte du Velay – Old bridge of Brives (ruins) loop from Le Monastier-sur-Gazeille

02:59

37.3km

620m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 19.0 km for 185 m

After 20.2 km for 200 m

Waypoints

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308 m

Le Monastier-sur-Gazeille

Highlight • Historical Site

Le Monastier-sur-Gazeille is a small town full of character. It charms with its rich architectural heritage such as its Saint-Chaffre church or its castle. A site that invites you to stroll through the alleys!

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418 m

Saint-Chaffre Abbey of Monastier-sur-Gazeille

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Le Monastier-sur-Gazeille is a village that was built around the oldest abbey in Velay (7th century).

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13.3 km

Coubon to Brives-Charensac Greenway

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From the parking lot of the Coubon train station, a little warm-up by going down the greenway to Brives Charensac where there is a small crossing of the Loire then …

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13.5 km

View of the Loire Valley

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A beautiful view of the Loire Valley from the Velay greenway.

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17.0 km

Voie verte du Velay

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The Velay greenway follows the old railway line from Puy-en-Velay to Langogne. Leaving the town, the route runs along the Loire and offers beautiful views of the river.

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19.6 km

Old bridge of Brives (ruins)

Highlight • Historical Site

This stone bridge, once an important crossing, is now partly collapsed, but its still visible arches offer a fascinating spectacle. Walking around the ruins, one can admire the tranquil beauty of the river flowing below, surrounded by lush vegetation.

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37.3 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

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16.3 km

12.2 km

5.23 km

3.49 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

9.25 km

7.66 km

6.02 km

2.84 km

244 m

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Sunday 19 July

27°C

11°C

12 %

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