Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Login or Signup

Bike touring routes & trails

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Saint-Jean Church, Ambert – Fourches Pass - 970 m loop from La Chaux

Bike touring routes & trails

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Saint-Jean Church, Ambert – Fourches Pass - 970 m loop from La Chaux

Hard

8

riders

Saint-Jean Church, Ambert – Fourches Pass - 970 m loop from La Chaux

02:29

36.1km

580m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: June 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional Livradois-Forez

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1

5.06 km

Saint-Jean Church, Ambert

Highlight • Other

The Saint-Jean church is a catholic church in Ambert. It was built between 1471 and 1518. It is classified as a historical monument.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2

5.46 km

Ambert

Highlight • Settlement

From Gallic antiquity to the Hospitallers (who had a commandery here) including the town's past as papermakers: Ambert, in the heart of Livradois-Forez, is a magnificent town steeped in history.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3

16.3 km

The Virgin of Monestier

Highlight • Other

Beautiful historic site, with picnic area nearby

Translated by Google •

Tip by

4

16.4 km

Le rocher de la vierge

Highlight • Other

A must see for all the view over the valley, beautiful

Translated by Google •

Tip by

5

18.8 km

Fourches Pass - 970 m

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice pass, altitude 970m

Translated by Google •

Tip by

6

20.1 km

Church of Saint-Amant-Roche-Savine

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful church in the village square

Translated by Google •

Tip by

B

36.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.5 km

5.80 km

2.23 km

578 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.1 km

8.24 km

633 m

204 m

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Elevation

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (970 m)

Lowest point (510 m)

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Weather

Powered by Foreca

Friday 26 June

35°C

18°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

Want to know more?

Sign up for a free komoot account to join the conversation.

Sign up for free

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Print

Share

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Report restricted access

Nearby routes

4.0

25

Circuit du Forez - Les Hautes-Chaumes — loop from Aubusson-d'Auvergne in the parc naturel régional Livradois-Forez

05:23h

73.6km

1,550m

5.0

63

Béal Pass – Col de la Loge loop from Chalmazel

03:32h

36.0km

800m

5.0

50

Chambon-sur-Dolore – Fourches Pass - 970 m loop from Doranges

05:15h

78.1km

1,200m

43

Col de Baracuchet (1267 m) – Lérigneux loop from Montbrison

03:56h

54.9km

1,140m

5.0

39

Col de la Loge – Béal Pass loop from Col de la Loge

02:34h

25.5km

560m

41

Richard-de-Bas Mill – Saint-Pierre-la-Bourlhonne loop from Ambert

06:50h

93.3km

1,990m

5.0

33

Col du Béal – Béal Pass loop from Olliergues

03:22h

45.7km

1,040m

33

Béal Pass – Col du Béal loop from Piboulet

03:37h

51.9km

1,010m

4.0

37

Béal Pass – Col de la Loge loop from La Tavanie

04:12h

57.5km

1,320m

5.0

34

Béal Pass – Col des Supeyres loop from Vertolaye

06:16h

85.1km

1,990m

5.0

37

View of Montbrison – All the Ponds loop from Montbrison

02:20h

33.4km

630m

5.0

29

Col de la Loge – Béal Pass loop from Marat

04:38h

61.9km

1,510m