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Queyrières volcano – The Testavoyre loop from Saint-Étienne-Lardeyrol

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Queyrières volcano – The Testavoyre loop from Saint-Étienne-Lardeyrol

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Queyrières volcano – The Testavoyre loop from Saint-Étienne-Lardeyrol

06:19

62.5km

1,650m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 12.6 km for 246 m

After 53.7 km for 110 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.9 km

Le Ranc

Highlight • Summit

The trail isn't always easy to spot (hike done in a bit of snow).
The summit is rather flat, making it difficult to pinpoint the exact "summit."
The view is largely obscured by trees.

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15.8 km

Queyrières volcano

Highlight • Volcano

This volcanic organ has the particularity of being right in the center of the village. Queyrières, is actually beat around this volcanic curiosity. Among the finest examples known to date …

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22.1 km

The Testavoyre

Highlight • Summit

From this summit, you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the volcanic landscapes: to the north the region of Yssingeaux with its volcanic belt, to the east the summit …

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27.5 km

Blue Lake

Highlight • Lake

This former phonolite slate quarry became, after abandonment of the extraction site, Lac Bleu. Nearby, large rock walls display the traces left by generations of lauzerons who succeeded one another …

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40.3 km

Mill and path along the Sumène river

Highlight (Segment) • Other

A superb path to do in the downward direction. Some portions are technical and require a certain level to descend. By dismounting it is doable but it is not for beginners

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44.2 km

Saint-Julien-Chapteuil

Highlight • Settlement

The church of Saint-Julien-Chapteuil is very imposing and bears some resemblance to the cathedral of Le-Puy-en-Velay. The church is located on a hill that can be reached from two sides …

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49.2 km

Cirque de Billère

Highlight • Gorge

Impressive rock blocks to see!

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57.7 km

Small unexpected bridge

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62.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.6 km

17.0 km

10.9 km

4.13 km

912 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.4 km

20.1 km

9.73 km

5.72 km

743 m

605 m

271 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,400 m)

Lowest point (680 m)

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Thursday 16 July

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Queyrières volcano – The Testavoyre loop from Saint-Étienne-Lardeyrol

Le Ranc

Queyrières volcano

The Testavoyre

Blue Lake

Mill and path along the Sumène river

Saint-Julien-Chapteuil

Cirque de Billère

Small unexpected bridge

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