View of the Croix de Peccata – Saint-Martin-de-Valamas loop from Araules

View of the Croix de Peccata – Saint-Martin-de-Valamas loop from Araules

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View of the Croix de Peccata – Saint-Martin-de-Valamas loop from Araules

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86.9km

1,610m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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12.1 km

View of the Croix de Peccata

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A breathtaking view of the cross of Peccata which looms in the distance, between pastures and birdsong!

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33.4 km

Saint-Julien-Boutières station

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Halfway through the ascent towards Saint Agrève, the surroundings of the Saint Julien Boutières station have been developed to accommodate cyclists and walkers. The station bears witness to the rich industrial and economic past of Boutières

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41.7 km

Iron Bridge of Saint-Martin-de-Valamas

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In Saint-Martin-de-Valamas, there is this iron bridge typical of the Eiffel style, popularized at the turn of the 20th century. It is recognized by the metal beams and the X-shaped structure.

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43.1 km

Saint-Martin-de-Valamas

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L'Atelier du bijou, where Charles Murat built his first factory in 1868, is worth a visit. This industrial heritage building of Les Boutières, a real place of transmission of knowledge …

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