Riotord – Sarcenas Viaduct loop from Saint-Marcel-lès-Annonay

Mountain biking trails

France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Tournon-Sur-Rhône

Saint-Marcel-Lès-Annonay

Riotord – Sarcenas Viaduct loop from Saint-Marcel-lès-Annonay

Hard

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Riotord – Sarcenas Viaduct loop from Saint-Marcel-lès-Annonay

04:25

64.6km

1,100m

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: August 24, 2026

Tips

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Parc naturel régional du Pilat

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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635 m

Pilat Regional Nature Park

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5.47 km

les chirattes

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14.6 km

Viewpoint

20.3 km

The Col du Tracol marks the border between the Loire and Haute-Loire departments. Located in the Pilat massif, it reaches an altitude of 1,030 meters, making it a significant athletic challenge, but one that is perfectly manageable for ordinary mortals.

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25.8 km

Riotord

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Le Riotord is a town full of assets located in the far east of Haute-Loire. It is at the crossroads of many well-marked and maintained hiking trails such as the …

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29.4 km

Sarcenas Viaduct

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View of the Sacrenas viaduct which crosses the Dunières. It is possible to take it by bike via the Via Fluvia.

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32.8 km

Former railroad tunnel

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42.6 km

Riotord Old Train Station Murals

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This former train station offers a lovely setting for a stop on the Via Fluvia. The area is ideal for a picnic, thanks to its landscaped area.

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58.8 km

View of Bourg-Argental

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This picnic area offers a superb view of Bourg-Argental.

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64.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.3 km

9.23 km

6.29 km

4.73 km

4.14 km

922 m

Surfaces

57.1 km

2.41 km

2.20 km

1.45 km

822 m

627 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

15°C

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Comments

May 22, 2025,🇨🇭8. Etappe zum Mittelmeer🇫🇷

When I checked the various weather apps, I knew that I wouldn't be blessed with Mediterranean weather on today's stage of the Via Fluvia. However, having to abandon the tour to see my former business partner after just 40 km due to wet gloves and the very low temperatures (3°C felt like) was a new experience for me. My willpower …

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