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Col de la Loge des Gardes – Col de la Croix du Sud loop from Roanne

Col de la Loge des Gardes – Col de la Croix du Sud loop from Roanne

Hard

4.3

(8)

155

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Col de la Loge des Gardes – Col de la Croix du Sud loop from Roanne

03:31

72.2km

1,040m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

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After 70.8 km for 296 m

Open: • Monday-Sunday: 8:00 AM-12:00 AM (otherwise closed)

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Start point

Train Station

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19.3 km

Arcon

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Arcon is a very pretty commune with hills and a beautiful old church.

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26.3 km

A beautiful pass in the Roannais Mountains, set against a forested backdrop. It's almost like being on a North American road, with wide roads and coniferous forests. The gradients up there aren't too steep. The views aren't particularly impressive, but the atmosphere is worth it.

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37.8 km

View of the Plateau de la Verrerie

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The Glassworks Plateau is located at an altitude of 1,015 meters. It is a large open plateau in the Magdalen Mountains. The landscape is wild and relatively unspoiled.

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40.5 km

Col de la Rivière Noire

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The Col La Rivière Noire from Les Villards is 14.19km long with a total drop of 631m. The average gradient is 4.45% with maximum gradients of 7%.

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45.2 km

South Cross Pass

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45.4 km

Col de la Croix du Sud

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The Col de la Croix du Sud from Saint-Bonnet-des-Quarts is 12 kilometers long with a total elevation gain of 398 meters. The average gradient is 3% with maximum gradients of 6%.

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70.6 km

Roanne

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Roanne is a commune in the Loire department. It is located on the banks of the Loire and about 90 km north of Lyon. It has about 35,000 inhabitants and is one of the largest cities in the region.

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72.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

66.4 km

5.16 km

295 m

209 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

70.8 km

1.34 km

112 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,080 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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Arcon

View of Mont Blanc