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Saint-Symphorien-De-Thénières

Lake Montézic – Valon Castle loop from Saint-Symphorien-de-Thénières

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Saint-Symphorien-De-Thénières

Lake Montézic – Valon Castle loop from Saint-Symphorien-de-Thénières

Hard

3.7

(3)

13

riders

Lake Montézic – Valon Castle loop from Saint-Symphorien-de-Thénières

04:15

57.8km

1,300m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional de l'Aubrac

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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12 m

Saint-Symphorien-de-Thénières

Highlight • Religious Site

A church worth seeing, luckily there is a water source next to it, the road in the village is currently being renovated

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2

7.42 km

Lake Montézic

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Great fishing lake of Monétzic. A few steps away is the Saut du Chien waterfall, which is a nice walk, with beautiful views of the reservoir.

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3

17.5 km

View of the Truyère Valley

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Follow the little path from the view point for a better view

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18.9 km

Valon Castle

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The castle is planted on the heights of Carladez and Aubrac, from where there is a breathtaking view of the Gorges de la Truyère. The site can be visited freely.

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19.1 km

Valon Castle

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Can be visited from April to September

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32.1 km

Mur-de-Barrez

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Fortified medieval village of Barrez and capital of Carladez. Note that there is a mountain bike link to Thérondels. Mountain bike rental in the village and many restaurant options.

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32.1 km

Mur-de-Barrez

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Mur-de-Barrez is a pretty fortified medieval village, perfect for lovers of history, heritage and architecture.

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57.8 km

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Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.1 km

2.67 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.3 km

7.31 km

106 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (810 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

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Friday 10 July

34°C

17°C

67 %

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