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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Moulins
Bransat

Fourchaud Castle – Moulins Cathedral loop from Bransat

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Moulins
Bransat

Fourchaud Castle – Moulins Cathedral loop from Bransat

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Fourchaud Castle – Moulins Cathedral loop from Bransat

08:01

113km

1,180m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 28, 2026

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Réserve naturelle du Val d'Allier

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16.3 km

Fourchaud Castle

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The name Fourchaud seems to come from “Fourche”, as the Gallo-Roman road branched off there, coming from Bourges and leading either to Lyon or Clermont-Ferrand.

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2

18.5 km

Saint Martin's Church

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Besson Church is a 12th-century Romanesque church. It has been listed as a historic monument since 1933.

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27.2 km

Les Beurres

Forest

31.8 km

L'Allier

Lake

5

32.8 km

View of the Allier River and Moulins from Les Durantats

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Not far from here, in Nevers, is where the Allier River ends its course in the Loire. The view from here is picturesque. Take the time to take some photos. From here, you have a beautiful view of Moulins.

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33.6 km

Sacred Heart Church, Moulins

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Very beautiful church, right in the center of Moulins. It's worth a visit. The stained glass windows are beautiful. 🤩

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34.1 km

Clock tower in Moulins (Tour Jacquemar)

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The “Tour Jacquemart” is the medieval clock tower of Moulins. It is 30 meters high and dates back to 1445. The clock tower is located very close to the cathedral and the former residence of the Dukes of Bourbon.

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34.3 km

Moulins Cathedral

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This cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Moulins and a national monument. It was built in the 15th and 16th centuries in the Flamboyant Gothic style, then enlarged …

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37.0 km

The iron bridge over the Allier River

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Former Moulins railway bridge converted into a pedestrian and cycle bridge. Observation points and large benches with a superb view of the Allier and the city. The covering is made of small wooden slats, watch out for your behind!

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40.2 km

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40.6 km

View of the Allier River

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Superb view of the wild Allier river, from the beaver path.

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98.9 km

Ancienne abbaye Saint-Vincent

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113 km

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71.6 km

28.8 km

6.46 km

3.73 km

2.10 km

764 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

64.4 km

25.4 km

19.1 km

3.49 km

983 m

119 m

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