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Château Nonette – Château de Parentignat loop from Le Breuil-sur-Couze

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Château Nonette – Château de Parentignat loop from Le Breuil-sur-Couze

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Château Nonette – Château de Parentignat loop from Le Breuil-sur-Couze

02:59

45.8km

430m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.53 km

Château Nonette

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Nonnesette Castle, built on this hill overlooking the Couze Valley, was destroyed by Richelieu in the 17th century. You can still see the remains of the towers, gates, and walls, and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

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11.9 km

Large Tree in Parentignat

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12.7 km

Château de Parentignat

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You may have a photo book in English for during the tour.

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14.7 km

View of the old suspension bridge of Parentignat

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This old suspension bridge linked Issoire on the left bank and Parentignat on the right bank. It was the first in 1831 which made it possible to cross the Allier, …

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17.4 km

Camping du Mag

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Well located campsite near the Via Allier, ideal for cycle tourists and kayakers. Well-equipped common area, very clean toilets and friendly welcome. Lake 100m away, access to the town center via protected route.

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18.4 km

L'Allier

Lake

25.0 km

View of Usson from the Via Allier

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This section of the Via Allier offers a view of the village of Usson, perched on its volcanic peak. It is one of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France."

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31.9 km

Mailhat

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Mailhat is a small village of 50 inhabitants which is worth a detour for its beautiful Romanesque arkose church, Notre-Dame-de-Mailhat, with its original architecture.

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45.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.2 km

4.19 km

3.30 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.4 km

3.49 km

2.80 km

561 m

445 m

Elevation

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Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 15 July

33°C

17°C

88 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Château Nonette – Château de Parentignat loop from Le Breuil-sur-Couze

Château Nonette

Large Tree in Parentignat

Château de Parentignat

View of the old suspension bridge of Parentignat

Camping du Mag

View of Usson from the Via Allier

Mailhat

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