Forteresse de Billy – Via Allier loop from Saint-Didier-la-Forêt

France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Vichy

Saint-Didier-La-Forêt

Forteresse de Billy – Via Allier loop from Saint-Didier-la-Forêt

Moderate

riders

Forteresse de Billy – Via Allier loop from Saint-Didier-la-Forêt

03:35

62.4km

400m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

Waypoints

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Parking

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28.9 km

Château du Lonzat

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The Lonzat is a "gentilhommière," a noble estate typical of the Bourbonnais region, the former economic and agricultural epicenter of the area. It is a building completed in the 19th century, adorned with a magnificent garden.

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33.6 km

Forteresse de Billy

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This high place in Bourbon history is built in the center of the village on a circular mound. Listed as a historic monument, the fortress can be visited all year round.

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34.6 km

Via Allier

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Section of the Via Allier, on the banks of the river of the same name between Billy and Vichy. Don't forget to fill your water bottles at the Halles des …

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37.6 km

Saint-Germain-des-Fossés leisure park

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A leisure and nature center in the middle of the Jalicot lakes, dedicated to the practice of water activities (kayaking, pedal boats, water cycling, etc.), fishing and hiking. Open between …

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38.8 km

Cycle path sign on the River Allier

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The cycle path along the banks of the Allier is well signposted.

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43.5 km

Nature Loop

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46.3 km

Dam bridge & salmon run

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The dam bridge with a view of the salmon run

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47.5 km

Vichy Saint Yorre

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62.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.6 km

12.6 km

8.88 km

4.87 km

3.52 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.2 km

13.7 km

12.0 km

6.28 km

232 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Wednesday 4 November

12°C

5°C

78 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

July 21, 2023,Via Allier - Jour 4 - De Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule à Vichy

First half of the course without interests through corn fields 😕. It's much better up to Vichy with a bike lane that runs along the Allier 😊. Tomorrow rest in Vichy.

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