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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

View of Lac de Villerest – Lake Villerest loop from Roanne

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

View of Lac de Villerest – Lake Villerest loop from Roanne

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View of Lac de Villerest – Lake Villerest loop from Roanne

03:12

47.0km

770m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 18.7 km for 517 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.5 km

Singletrack on the banks of the Loire

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11.5 km

Steep Rocky Trail with Wooden Steps

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14.2 km

View of the Loire and Saint-Jean-Saint-Maurice Castle

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Small piece with a beautiful view of the old village

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20.1 km

Eglise de Bully

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Superb church, its freshness and the water point next door will welcome you without worry!

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23.6 km

Bully Marina

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The port of Bully is a pretty marina on the banks of the Loire. In this nautical base you can have a drink, rent a kayak or a pedal boat. The setting is unparalleled!

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37.1 km

Villerest Dam Viewpoint

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Belvedere with a view of the dam and Villerest lake, 59 meters high!

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38.6 km

View of Lac de Villerest

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Superb artificial lake and nautical base. Passing over the dam by bike is quite impressive due to its height and length.

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38.9 km

Lake Villerest

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Very friendly and accessible to all

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47.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.6 km

7.48 km

6.61 km

5.68 km

4.43 km

235 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.6 km

11.7 km

10.8 km

985 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

37°C

19°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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