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Voie verte du Velay – Old bridge of Brives (ruins) loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

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Voie verte du Velay – Old bridge of Brives (ruins) loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

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Voie verte du Velay – Old bridge of Brives (ruins) loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

05:43

81.8km

900m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 39.7 km for 212 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.48 km

Lake Bouchet

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Very beautiful volcanic lake with many possible swimming spots around.

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48.9 km

Coubon to Brives-Charensac Greenway

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From the parking lot of the Coubon train station, a little warm-up by going down the greenway to Brives Charensac where there is a small crossing of the Loire then …

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71.8 km

View of the Loire Valley

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A beautiful view of the Loire Valley from the Velay greenway.

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75.4 km

Voie verte du Velay

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The Velay greenway follows the old railway line from Puy-en-Velay to Langogne. Leaving the town, the route runs along the Loire and offers beautiful views of the river.

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77.8 km

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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81.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.1 km

10.5 km

8.79 km

3.41 km

3.08 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.6 km

12.5 km

11.8 km

9.28 km

7.32 km

392 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,250 m)

Lowest point (590 m)

Weather

Saturday 18 July

28°C

14°C

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Comments

August 2, 2023,Coubon - Bouchet st nicolas - bcl

Nice and very easy except for a very technical descent

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Voie verte du Velay – Old bridge of Brives (ruins) loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

Beautiful view

Lake Bouchet

Péchay Pond

Coubon to Brives-Charensac Greenway

View of the Loire Valley

Voie verte du Velay

Old bridge of Brives (ruins)

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