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Saint Christopher's Church – Lake Bouchet loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

Saint Christopher's Church – Lake Bouchet loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

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Saint Christopher's Church – Lake Bouchet loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

02:32

51.5km

740m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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: July 11, 2026

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After 23.7 km for 349 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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317 m

View of the cathedral and statue of Notre-Dame de France

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769 m

Mural of the King of the Bird, Le Puy-en-Velay

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It evokes the population, in period costume and accessories animates the streets, feasts, dances, and participates in the famous contest of the King of the bird (the winner was proclaimed …

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Renaissance Trompe-l'Œil Fresco, Le Puy-en-Velay

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Also interesting is the presentation of modern pilgrims among historical residents and professional groups of the city.

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850 m

The "Saint Jacques" fresco

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The mural on Boulevard de la République, which welcomes passers-by at the entrance to the city, received the title of Pinceau d´Or 2017, awarding the best trompe l'oeil among a selection of works from across France.

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9.93 km

Saint Christopher's Church

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The small Romanesque church from the 12th Century has a beautiful bell tower with four arcades and is built entirely from the reddish volcanic rock of the region.

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23.9 km

Lake Bouchet

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Very beautiful volcanic lake with many possible swimming spots around.

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25.9 km

Lac du Bouchet Loop Trail

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The trail "Sentier du Garou" is marked PR655 and leads to about 5km around the Lac du Bouchet.
Among other things, a large wooden barrel ("tonneau du Garou") can be …

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50.9 km

Le Puy-en-Velay Cathedral and Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe Chapel

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The city is one of the oldest French centers for Marian pilgrimages and is picturesquely situated in the lovely volcanic area of the Velay and therefore has a corresponding cultural …

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51.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.1 km

479 m

475 m

392 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.1 km

1.83 km

400 m

179 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,290 m)

Lowest point (620 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

32°C

18°C

59 %

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Saint Christopher's Church – Lake Bouchet loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

View of the cathedral and statue of Notre-Dame de France

Mural of the King of the Bird, Le Puy-en-Velay

Renaissance Trompe-l'Œil Fresco, Le Puy-en-Velay

The "Saint Jacques" fresco

Saint Christopher's Church

Lake Bouchet

Lac du Bouchet Loop Trail

Le Puy-en-Velay Cathedral and Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe Chapel

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