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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Col des Pradeaux – Béal Pass loop from Baffie

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Col des Pradeaux – Béal Pass loop from Baffie

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Col des Pradeaux – Béal Pass loop from Baffie

09:49

129km

2,960m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Parc naturel régional Livradois-Forez

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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5.36 km

Ruins

Ruins

2

6.94 km

Nature adventure

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easy just a passage a rock'n'roll

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7.09 km

Col des Pradeaux

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col des Pradeaux is located at an altitude of 1,195 meters. It connects the Ance valley and the Dore valley. An inn located at the pass allows you to take a short break before resuming your journey.

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52.6 km

Col de Chansert

Mountain Pass

5

61.0 km

Saint-Pierre-la-Bourlhonne

Highlight • Settlement

A mountain village nestled at the foot of Pierre-Sur-Hâute. It's a crossroads that provides access to the Béal and Chansert mountain passes. Built on the Forezian mountainside, this village is …

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67.8 km

Ascent to Col du Béal

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A steady, shaded climb through the Brugeron forest leads to the open, wild landscape of Hauts de Chaume, often swept by a strong breeze. More accessible than the St Pierre slope from a cycling perspective.

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68.7 km

Col du Béal

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

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71.1 km

Béal Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The striking beauty of the landscape between the Loire and Auvergne, the fresh air of the high altitude, the cuisine of the numerous Auberges in the vicinity, all the hiking …

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87.7 km

Winding Road to Sauvain

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Quick to reach the Col du Béal, but the route is taken by car

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101 km

Lérigneux

Highlight • Settlement

Very cute little village on the road up to Baracuchet. Next to the church there are toilets with a water point, a great luxury!

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108 km

Col de Baracuchet

Mountain Pass

B

129 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

117 km

11.9 km

425 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

108 km

10.9 km

9.99 km

180 m

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Highest point (1,400 m)

Lowest point (550 m)

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