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Saint-Privat-d'Allier – Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m loop from Bains

Saint-Privat-d'Allier – Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m loop from Bains

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Saint-Privat-d'Allier – Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m loop from Bains

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65.3km

1,200m

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: June 26, 2026

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Start point

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10.6 km

Saint-Privat-d'Allier

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Saint-Privat-d'Allier majestically dominates the Allier gorges on the slopes of the volcanic massif of Devès and Durande.

Located between Le Puy en Velay and Saugues en Gévaudan, this village is …

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32.7 km

Caves of the Route d'Aunac

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multiple caves that you can explore

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40.2 km

Beautiful view

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42.8 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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44.2 km

Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m

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Medieval atmosphere in the tunnels

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46.4 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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48.1 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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54.2 km

Le Puy-en-Velay Historic Center

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Le Puy-en-Velay is quite an incredible city. Granite and lava stones are everywhere. Several religious buildings, such as the huge statue of Notre-Dame de France and the church of Saint …

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65.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.3 km

2.54 km

1.28 km

881 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.1 km

16.3 km

13.8 km

6.76 km

308 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,300 m)

Lowest point (630 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

33°C

14°C

56 %

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Saint-Privat-d'Allier – Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m loop from Bains

Saint-Privat-d'Allier

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Beautiful view

View of the Meygal Mountain Range

Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m

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Coubon to Brives-Charensac Greenway

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