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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Chaubouret Cross – Rochetaillée Castle loop from Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux

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Road cycling routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Chaubouret Cross – Rochetaillée Castle loop from Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux

Hard

4.5

(26)

358

riders

Chaubouret Cross – Rochetaillée Castle loop from Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux

02:54

51.6km

1,110m

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: May 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 42.4 km for 64 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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5.80 km

Saint Chamond tourist route

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The Route Touristique de Saint Chamond is a quiet road with lovely views of the surrounding hills and Saint-Etienne in the valley below. There is less traffic on this road, and the road gradually climbs and descends as you go.

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19.0 km

Soulages Dam

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The Soulages dam is unlike other dams in the region with its impressive arched construction.

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3

20.6 km

Rive dam spillway

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The Rive dam discharges its waters into the Gier reservoir which itself relies on the Soulages dam further south. The view from the dam allows you to see the downstream dam and the Gier water reservoir.

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30.8 km

La Petite Roche

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Restaurant/café in Croix de Chabouret. The blueberry tart is excellent.

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31.0 km

Chaubouret Cross

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Magnificent panoramas of the Alps, the Rhône valley, Pilat and the Monts du Vivarais, almost a 360°!

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35.0 km

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42.4 km

Rochetaillée Castle

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The Château de Rochetaillée-sur-Saône sits on a hill high above the city and the river. The castle was built in the 12th century, became state property after the French Revolution …

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51.5 km

You can also play the piano in this station and seating areas invite you to linger.

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51.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.6 km

11.6 km

4.12 km

251 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.3 km

2.06 km

168 m

141 m

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Highest point (1,200 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

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