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View of Chassaure Village – Old bridge of Brives (ruins) loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Le Puy-en-Velay
Le Puy-En-Velay

View of Chassaure Village – Old bridge of Brives (ruins) loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

Hard

18

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View of Chassaure Village – Old bridge of Brives (ruins) loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

04:12

43.5km

1,130m

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: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 9.11 km for 1.51 km

After 17.6 km for 1.13 km

After 19.5 km for 1.20 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

2.05 km

Voie Verte du Velay

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An official flyer for the V73, in French, but you can still see a lot on the graphics and the pictures

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2

2.80 km

Pont de la Chartreuse

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15th century bridge over the Loire, now reserved for pedestrians and cyclists. The coating is in old cobblestones

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3

12.1 km

Nice viewpoint over the Loire gorges with Le Puy en Velay in the background

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26.9 km

View of Chassaure Village

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5

39.4 km

Old bridge of Brives (ruins)

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This stone bridge, once an important crossing, is now partly collapsed, but its still visible arches offer a fascinating spectacle. Walking around the ruins, one can admire the tranquil beauty of the river flowing below, surrounded by lush vegetation.

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39.6 km

Brives-Charensac old bridge

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Brives Charensac a small village with a great view of the Loire.

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43.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.0 km

8.96 km

8.62 km

4.83 km

3.98 km

181 m

Surfaces

24.9 km

9.42 km

9.12 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (930 m)

Lowest point (570 m)

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Weather

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Friday 23 October

11°C

4°C

65 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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