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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Côte de Saint-Maurice – Hill climb alongside the Loire loop from Firminy

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Côte de Saint-Maurice – Hill climb alongside the Loire loop from Firminy

Hard

4.7

(3)

14

riders

Côte de Saint-Maurice – Hill climb alongside the Loire loop from Firminy

02:01

28.5km

530m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Réserve naturelle des gorges de la Loire

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.51 km

Loire Bridge

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easy to drive bridge to get to the rise on the left side of the Loire

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2

4.86 km

Côte de Saint-Maurice

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The climb is about 4 km long with an elevation gain of 280 m. The average steepness of the climb is around 5-6% although there are maximum gradients of 11% towards the summit.

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3

16.5 km

Tour de Chambles - Panoramic view over the gorges

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Do you dare to climb the tower and contemplate a magnificent 360 degree view?

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17.1 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

19.0 km

Bois du Four

Forest

6

21.3 km

Hill climb alongside the Loire

Highlight (Segment) • Other

After the bridge, the road rises above the river, giving way to views of the Loire below.

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B

28.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.8 km

2.70 km

478 m

393 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.7 km

4.42 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (760 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

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Thursday 9 July

35°C

16°C

45 %

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