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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Ambert
Valcivières

Mill remains – Saint-Jean Church, Ambert loop from Valcivières

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Ambert
Valcivières

Mill remains – Saint-Jean Church, Ambert loop from Valcivières

Hard

6

riders

Mill remains – Saint-Jean Church, Ambert loop from Valcivières

03:32

50.0km

950m

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 accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 9, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 14.7 km for 9 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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14.6 km

Mill remains

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Various old mills are present all along the route, especially along the Gourre stream, where various remains of old mills used for papermaking remain. The trail also crosses the creek several times via nice little stone bridges.

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30.8 km

Étang du Pendu

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3

37.2 km

The Greenways of Ambert

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The "La Poule Rouge" and "L'Ane Bleu" paths are green corridors between the Masse district and the Ribbe bridge.

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38.1 km

Ambert

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From Gallic antiquity to the Hospitallers (who had a commandery here) including the town's past as papermakers: Ambert, in the heart of Livradois-Forez, is a magnificent town steeped in history.

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38.5 km

Saint-Jean Church, Ambert

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The Saint-Jean church is a catholic church in Ambert. It was built between 1471 and 1518. It is classified as a historical monument.

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.7 km

1.25 km

1.12 km

510 m

375 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.1 km

1.87 km

1.61 km

421 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,020 m)

Lowest point (530 m)

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Friday 22 May

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