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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

Hard

4

riders

View of Lac de Villerest – Lake Villerest loop from Roanne

03:15

48.0km

760m

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: March 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 18.7 km for 517 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

10.5 km

Singletrack on the banks of the Loire

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2

11.5 km

3

14.2 km

Small piece with a beautiful view of the old village

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4

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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5

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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6

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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7

38.9 km

Lake Villerest

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Very friendly and accessible to all

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8

47.1 km

Saint Stephen's Church

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The Saint-Etienne Church shines entirely in golden yellow and pink stones. It is the oldest parish in Roanne. The church was built around 1343 and destroyed several times throughout history. …

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48.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.7 km

7.48 km

6.71 km

6.34 km

4.43 km

370 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.3 km

11.7 km

11.1 km

985 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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