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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

The Organ Pipes of Prades – Allier Valley – V70 loop from Prades

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

The Organ Pipes of Prades – Allier Valley – V70 loop from Prades

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The Organ Pipes of Prades – Allier Valley – V70 loop from Prades

02:25

45.5km

900m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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96 m

Basalt Columns and Fountain of Prades

Highlight • Natural Monument

Tap fresh water from the spring, rest on the bench by the Allier, cross the bridge and admire the impressive hexagonal basalt blocks from the suddenly cooled volcanic vents - then it's time for the winding climb to the Col.

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300 m

The Organ Pipes of Prades

Highlight • Natural Monument

At the exit of Prades, an impressive rock formation stands opposite the bridge which straddles the Allier. Right next door, a charming little beach invites you to stop and cool off in this magnificent basalt environment.

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369 m

Prades Beach and the Basaltic Rocks of the Allier

Highlight • Beach

Prades beach is located on the banks of the Allier facing an impressive basalt rock. It's an ideal place for a break.

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644 m

Hairpins above Prades

Highlight (Segment) • Other

From Prades, the ascent to the Peyra Taillade pass begins with a beautiful winding road. The perfect setting for training while admiring the landscape.

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8.87 km

Col de Peyra Taillade

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Summiteers, the road is narrow, but excellently prepared for the Tour den France next week, "Merci Thomas" is written in large letters among many other motivational graffiti, and I firmly …

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9.23 km

Col de Peyra Taillade

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Certainly not the hardest, but the climb to the Col de Peyra Taillade still goes neatly in the legs.

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11.1 km

Le Vernet

Highlight • Other

8

41.6 km

Allier Valley – V70

Highlight • Cycleway

Beautiful tour on the cycle route V70 along the Allier valley to Prades, where you go up the Col de Peyra Taillard pass (1155 m).

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45.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.2 km

260 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.2 km

266 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 8 July

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