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Saint-Pal-De-Chalencon

Montarcher – Montarcher church loop from Saint-Pal-de-Chalencon

Saint-Pal-De-Chalencon

Montarcher – Montarcher church loop from Saint-Pal-de-Chalencon

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Montarcher – Montarcher church loop from Saint-Pal-de-Chalencon

02:30

50.8km

770m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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122 m

Saint Paul Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The Saint-Paul church, from the 14th century and formerly attached to the monastery of La Chaise-Dieu, is an extension of the castle. It is easily recognizable from the surrounding area thanks to its spire at the top of its bell tower. Restoration work was undertaken in the 19th century.

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21.2 km

Montarcher

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On the pilgrimage route you reach Montarcher, a small, pleasant village in the arrondissement of Montbrison, located high up but with fewer than 100 inhabitants. The partly Romanesque, partly Gothic village church - the latter recognizable, among other things, by the pointed arch vault typical of this architectural style - is dedicated to the Mother of God, Mary.

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21.3 km

Montarcher church

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The church consists of a Romanesque choir and a nave built in the 12th century, flanked by two 15th century chapels. The beam of glory, which separates the choir from the nave, dates from the 15th or 16th century. It tells about the creation of the world. The porch and the bell tower date from the 16th or 17th century.
Source: loire.fr

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21.3 km

View From Montarcher Cross

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26.3 km

Ferréol

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Ferréol is a small hamlet whose old volcanic stones bear witness to the rich geological history of the region. On its central square, a fountain allows you to fill your bottle with fresh water.

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