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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Vichy
Lapalisse

Droiturier – Châtelus loop from Lapalisse

Moderate

4.5

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Droiturier – Châtelus loop from Lapalisse

01:58

28.8km

450m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.7 km for 135 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

89 m

Narrow Alleyway Between the Houses

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2

365 m

Residence of the famous Marshal de La Palice. Built on the banks of the Besbre River, the château is owned by the Chabannes family. Guided tours of the château (including …

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3

5.85 km

Pont de la Vallée

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This small stone bridge, which spans the Andan River, dates from 1758. The building is listed as a Historic Monument.

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4

7.74 km

Droiturier

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Droiturier is a Cluniac town, in other words which was long inhabited by the monk of the order of Cluny. Between its opulent medieval half-timbered houses, its priory church and …

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12.8 km

Châtelus

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A small rural village, Châtelus was founded by the Gauls. Over the ages, it became a significant village since it was located on the important Roman road linking Cusset (Allier) …

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6

27.8 km

Château de Lapalisse

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28.8 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.0 km

741 m

606 m

416 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.3 km

12.6 km

856 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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Wednesday 24 June

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21°C

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