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Saint-Didier-La-Forêt

Forteresse de Billy – Via Allier loop from Saint-Didier-la-Forêt

Saint-Didier-La-Forêt

Forteresse de Billy – Via Allier loop from Saint-Didier-la-Forêt

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Forteresse de Billy – Via Allier loop from Saint-Didier-la-Forêt

03:35

62.4km

400m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

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28.9 km

Château du Lonzat

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The Lonzat is a "gentilhommière," a noble estate typical of the Bourbonnais region, the former economic and agricultural epicenter of the area. It is a building completed in the 19th century, adorned with a magnificent garden.

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33.6 km

Forteresse de Billy

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This high place in Bourbon history is built in the center of the village on a circular mound. Listed as a historic monument, the fortress can be visited all year round.

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34.6 km

Via Allier

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Section of the Via Allier, on the banks of the river of the same name between Billy and Vichy. Don't forget to fill your water bottles at the Halles des sources when you arrive in Vichy and take a break at the Château de Billy!

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37.6 km

Saint-Germain-des-Fossés leisure park

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A leisure and nature center in the middle of the Jalicot lakes, dedicated to the practice of water activities (kayaking, pedal boats, water cycling, etc.), fishing and hiking. Open between June and October, every day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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38.8 km

Cycle path sign on the River Allier

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The cycle path along the banks of the Allier is well signposted.

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43.5 km

Nature Loop

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46.3 km

Dam bridge & salmon run

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The dam bridge with a view of the salmon run

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47.5 km

Vichy Saint Yorre

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62.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.0 km

12.2 km

9.13 km

4.81 km

3.18 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.1 km

14.3 km

12.3 km

5.65 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Thursday 3 September

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Comments

July 21, 2023,Via Allier - Jour 4 - De Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule à Vichy

First half of the course without interests through corn fields 😕. It's much better up to Vichy with a bike lane that runs along the Allier 😊. Tomorrow rest in Vichy.

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Forteresse de Billy – Via Allier loop from Saint-Didier-la-Forêt

Château du Lonzat

Forteresse de Billy

Via Allier

Saint-Germain-des-Fossés leisure park

Cycle path sign on the River Allier

Nature Loop

Dam bridge & salmon run

Vichy Saint Yorre

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