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Voie verte du Velay – Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

Voie verte du Velay – Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

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Voie verte du Velay – Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

02:46

48.4km

520m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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3.35 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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8.64 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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16.6 km

Beautiful view

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24.0 km

Caves of the Route d'Aunac

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multiple caves that you can explore

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34.5 km

View of the Meygal Mountain Range

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Superb view of the Auvergne mountains on the Velay greenway. With a small bench to take a break!

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35.9 km

Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m

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Medieval atmosphere in the tunnels

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38.1 km

Taulhac Tunnel – Velay Greenway

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Old railway tunnel on the Velay greenway, at an altitude of 1141m. A little further you pass through two other equally impressive tunnels, those of Riou and Maplas.

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39.9 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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48.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.7 km

6.44 km

2.70 km

2.59 km

935 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.2 km

7.56 km

4.74 km

471 m

449 m

Elevation

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Highest point (980 m)

Lowest point (620 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

31°C

12°C

17 %

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Beautiful view

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