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Col de la Loge des Gardes – Arcon loop from Saint-André-d'Apchon

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Col de la Loge des Gardes – Arcon loop from Saint-André-d'Apchon

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Col de la Loge des Gardes – Arcon loop from Saint-André-d'Apchon

03:10

43.1km

930m

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: June 19, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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222 m

Château de Saint-André d'Apchon

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The castle of Saint-André-d'Apchon dates from the 16th century and notably hosted King Henry II and Catherine de Medici in 1548. It is possible to visit the castle but it can also be admired from the outside, from the dead end of the castle.

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1.14 km

Passage through the vineyards and view of the Côte Roannaise

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Saint-André-d'Apchon is surrounded by a vineyard which slightly overhangs the surroundings and offers a lovely panorama over the village and the Roanne coast.

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11.5 km

Viewpoint overlooking the Rouchain Dam

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12.6 km

Rouchain Dam Lake

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Very beautiful lake with ocher rocks and cliffs sticking out of the ground. A very nice atmosphere with the winding road along this artificial lake.

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23.4 km

Col de la Loge des Gardes

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A beautiful pass in the Roannais Mountains, set against a forested backdrop. It's almost like being on a North American road, with wide roads and coniferous forests. The gradients up there aren't too steep. The views aren't particularly impressive, but the atmosphere is worth it.

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35.4 km

Arcon

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Arcon is a very pretty commune with hills and a beautiful old church.

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43.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.2 km

1.84 km

1.18 km

1.07 km

825 m

Surfaces

37.3 km

2.83 km

2.12 km

898 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,080 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

34°C

17°C

24 %

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Col de la Loge des Gardes – Arcon loop from Saint-André-d'Apchon

Château de Saint-André d'Apchon

Passage through the vineyards and view of the Côte Roannaise

Viewpoint overlooking the Rouchain Dam

Rouchain Dam Lake

Col de la Loge des Gardes

Arcon

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