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The Organ Pipes of Prades – Allier Valley – V70 loop from Prades

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The Organ Pipes of Prades – Allier Valley – V70 loop from Prades

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The Organ Pipes of Prades – Allier Valley – V70 loop from Prades

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10.2km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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214 m

Prades Beach and the Basaltic Rocks of the Allier

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Prades beach is located on the banks of the Allier facing an impressive basalt rock. It's an ideal place for a break.

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262 m

Across the bridge at Prades

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beautiful view of the Allier, which even reveals a nice beach and ford here.

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284 m

At the exit of Prades, an impressive rock formation stands opposite the bridge which straddles the Allier. Right next door, a charming little beach invites you to stop and cool off in this magnificent basalt environment.

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307 m

Basalt Cliffs and River Descent Between Saugues and Prades

Highlight • Gorge

666 m

Saint-André Church of Prades

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The current church was built in the 11th century by very influential families. It was undoubtedly an important place of passage. It depended on the Cluniac monastery of Sainte-Croix de …

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4.53 km

Allier Valley – V70

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Beautiful tour on the cycle route V70 along the Allier valley to Prades, where you go up the Col de Peyra Taillard pass (1155 m).

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5.78 km

Sainte-Marie-des-Chazes Chapel

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Romanesque chapel from the 12th-13th century, a listed building since the mid-19th century.
A wooden statue of the Virgin Mary from the 13th century was kept in the chapel and …

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9.90 km

Basalt Columns and Fountain of Prades

Highlight • Natural Monument

Tap fresh water from the spring, rest on the bench by the Allier, cross the bridge and admire the impressive hexagonal basalt blocks from the suddenly cooled volcanic vents - then it's time for the winding climb to the Col.

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10.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.74 km

407 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.74 km

262 m

146 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 21 May

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The Organ Pipes of Prades – Allier Valley – V70 loop from Prades

Prades Beach and the Basaltic Rocks of the Allier

Across the bridge at Prades