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Fourchaud Castle – View of the Allier River loop from Bransat

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Fourchaud Castle – View of the Allier River loop from Bransat

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Fourchaud Castle – View of the Allier River loop from Bransat

07:58

113km

1,180m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Réserve naturelle du Val d'Allier

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16.3 km

Fourchaud Castle

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The name Fourchaud seems to come from “Fourche”, as the Gallo-Roman road branched off there, coming from Bourges and leading either to Lyon or Clermont-Ferrand.

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18.5 km

Saint Martin's Church

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Besson Church is a 12th-century Romanesque church. It has been listed as a historic monument since 1933.

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24.8 km

The Via Allier in the Moladier Forest

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Many animals find refuge in this imposing oak grove, formerly owned by the Dukes of Bourbon. It's a very pleasant cycle along this shaded road.

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27.2 km

Les Beurres

Forest

31.8 km

L'Allier

Lake

32.8 km

View of the Allier River and Moulins from Les Durantats

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Not far from here, in Nevers, is where the Allier River ends its course in the Loire. The view from here is picturesque. Take the time to take some photos. From here, you have a beautiful view of Moulins.

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33.6 km

Sacred Heart Church, Moulins

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Very beautiful church, right in the center of Moulins. It's worth a visit. The stained glass windows are beautiful. 🤩

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33.8 km

Saincy Fountain, Moulins

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Directly on the Place d'Allier stands the beautiful fountain with the large column in the middle that can be seen from afar.

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34.1 km

Clock tower in Moulins (Tour Jacquemar)

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The “Tour Jacquemart” is the medieval clock tower of Moulins. It is 30 meters high and dates back to 1445. The clock tower is located very close to the cathedral and the former residence of the Dukes of Bourbon.

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39.5 km

Viewpoint

39.9 km