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Col de la Rivière Noire – Col de la Croix du Sud loop from Vichy

Col de la Rivière Noire – Col de la Croix du Sud loop from Vichy

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Col de la Rivière Noire – Col de la Croix du Sud loop from Vichy

04:48

102km

1,320m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 43 m for 3 m

After 102 km for 3 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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26.7 km

Lac des Moines

Lake

30.4 km

Saint-Clément

Highlight • Religious Site

Saint-Clément is a small village on the edge of the Bresbe. If you walk along the GR 3, you will probably be delighted to discover the bistro Chez Louise, which …

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43.5 km

View of the Plateau de la Verrerie

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The Glassworks Plateau is located at an altitude of 1,015 meters. It is a large open plateau in the Magdalen Mountains. The landscape is wild and relatively unspoiled.

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46.2 km

Col de la Rivière Noire

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The Col La Rivière Noire from Les Villards is 14.19km long with a total drop of 631m. The average gradient is 4.45% with maximum gradients of 7%.

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50.9 km

South Cross Pass

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51.1 km

Col de la Croix du Sud

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de la Croix du Sud from Saint-Bonnet-des-Quarts is 12 kilometers long with a total elevation gain of 398 meters. The average gradient is 3% with maximum gradients of 6%.

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69.9 km

Place de l'Église de Châtel-Montagne

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The church square is well worth a visit for a picnic. It has a playground, a beautiful view of the valley, restaurants, and cafes.

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70.0 km

Châtel-Montagne Village and Romanesque Church

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Pretty little village on the heights of the Bourbonnaise Mountain. There is a small snack there.

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85.4 km

Saint-Léger Church of Arronnes

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A pretty little town located on the banks of the Sichon River. Don't miss its Romanesque church of Saint-Léger and the medieval garden to the south of the building. The …

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102 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

97.6 km

2.54 km

1.08 km

340 m

286 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

100 km

1.35 km

104 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 5 September

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14°C

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Saint-Clément

View of the Plateau de la Verrerie

Col de la Rivière Noire

South Cross Pass

Col de la Croix du Sud

Place de l'Église de Châtel-Montagne

Châtel-Montagne Village and Romanesque Church

Saint-Léger Church of Arronnes

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