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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Aurillac
Velzic

Col de la Croix de Cheules – Col de Légal loop from Velzic

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Aurillac
Velzic

Col de la Croix de Cheules – Col de Légal loop from Velzic

Hard

13

riders

Col de la Croix de Cheules – Col de Légal loop from Velzic

05:05

70.8km

1,510m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: May 14, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

Waypoints

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Start point

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1.91 km

Lake des Graves

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Located in the heart of the Jordanne valley, Lac des Graves displays an exceptional and preserved setting. It's an ideal place for a walk or nap by the water!

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2.03 km

View of Lac des Graves

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From here we have a beautiful view of the Lac des Graves.

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3

4.22 km

Col de la Croix de Cheules

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Inevitable crossing point of the ridge road from which we can consider a lot of options for our outings with the added possibility of a gourmet and refreshing stopover. 🍻

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41.0 km

Fontanges monolithic chapel

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At the entrance or exit (depending on your direction) of the village of Fontanges, the Saint-Michel chapel, inaugurated in 1901, has the particularity of having been carved out of an enormous volcanic rock surmounted by a statue of the Virgin.

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48.2 km

Col Saint-Georges

Mountain Pass

6

54.1 km

Col de Légal

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The Col de Légal (1231 meters) allows you to pass from the Doire valley to the Bertrande valley.
Summit Inn open all year round

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58.7 km

Col de Bruel

Mountain Pass

8

66.6 km

Jordanne gorges

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This small village is worth a stop to enjoy the natural site of the refreshing gorges of the Jordanne. A very well laid out path with wooden footbridges allows you to walk along the river.

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70.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

70.4 km

240 m

205 m

Surfaces

70.4 km

240 m

205 m

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Highest point (1,220 m)

Lowest point (680 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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