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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Le Puy-en-Velay

Le Puy-En-Velay

Stone Water Trough – Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Le Puy-en-Velay

Le Puy-En-Velay

Stone Water Trough – Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

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Stone Water Trough – Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

01:55

27.3km

440m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 5.25 km for 5 m

After 21.9 km for 5 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

13.6 km

Stone Water Trough

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Cooling, but not drinkable

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2

17.9 km

View of the Meygal Mountain Range

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Superb view of the Auvergne mountains on the Velay greenway. With a small bench to take a break!

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3

19.3 km

Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m

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Medieval atmosphere in the tunnels

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4

21.5 km

Taulhac Tunnel – Velay Greenway

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Old railway tunnel on the Velay greenway, at an altitude of 1141m. A little further you pass through two other equally impressive tunnels, those of Riou and Maplas.

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5

26.9 km

Immeuble de la Verveine du Velay

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6

27.0 km

View of the cathedral and statue of Notre-Dame de France

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B

27.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

7.53 km

2.60 km

2.42 km

1.24 km

Surfaces

13.5 km

9.23 km

4.46 km

105 m

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Highest point (860 m)

Lowest point (620 m)

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