View of Léotoing castle – Blesle loop from Massiac - Blesle

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View of Léotoing castle – Blesle loop from Massiac - Blesle

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View of Léotoing castle – Blesle loop from Massiac - Blesle

04:28

68.0km

960m

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: August 14, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

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Train Station

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14.9 km

View of Léotoing castle

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View of the ruins of Léotoing castle, at the entrance to the Alagnon gorges. The climb to the ruins is via a small steep road.

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15.1 km

View of Château de Léotoing

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Very beautiful little ruin well highlighted, there is an incredible view of the sunset and picnic tables next to the castle.

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23.8 km

Resting spot with a view in Apchat

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Small spot a little outside the village of Apchat (accessible via a small road or a slightly stony path), with a view of the mountains and the sunset. With the picnic table, thyme thyme and scabiae littering the ground, and the nearby water point (public toilets are available in the village), this place invites you to rest, for a break. , a picnic or a bivouac.

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58.1 km

A beautiful, pleasant village.

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58.2 km

Blesle

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Blesle is a small medieval town listed among the most beautiful villages in France. The town is also a member of the federation of Cluniac sites.

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63.6 km

Entrance to Cantal

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67.7 km

Massiac

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The village of Massiac is part of the “Villages Etapes”, a network listing municipalities which offer passing visitors a multitude of shops and services in a pleasant setting. Bathed in an almost Mediterranean climate. The village is located in the heart of the Alagnon valley.

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