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Medieval village of Chilhac – Lavoûte-Chilhac loop from Chilhac

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Medieval village of Chilhac – Lavoûte-Chilhac loop from Chilhac

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Medieval village of Chilhac – Lavoûte-Chilhac loop from Chilhac

02:25

29.3km

620m

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 16, 2026

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331 m

Medieval village of Chilhac

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Medieval village overlooking the Allier. Formerly surrounded by ramparts, the town was built on the last lava flow of the Devès chain.

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3.98 km

Lavoûte-Chilhac Village and Stone Bridge

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Lavoûte-Chilhac is one of the most beautiful villages in France. Located in the Allier gorges, it has adapted to its environment. The village is split into two parts on either …

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4.06 km

Lavoûte-Chilhac

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Magnificent village on a meander of the Allier, in the heart of which dominates the Sainte-Croix de La Volte priory, founded in 1025.

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7.82 km

Blassac

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This small village in Haute-Loire has the particularity of having a prehistoric rock shelter. The excavations revealed lithic industries dating from the Solutrean and Magdalenian.

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13.8 km

Villeneuve d'Allier

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Located on the banks of the Allier, this small town has a lot of charm. In addition to the beautiful views of the river and the castle of Saint-Ilpize, it …

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14.3 km

Lavoûte-Chilhac Suspension Bridge

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Superb bridge with a beautiful view of the Allier and its surroundings.

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14.3 km

Saint-Ilpize Suspension Bridge

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This bridge has been classified as a historic monument since 2015. It is one of the four suspension bridges remaining in Haute-Loire. It spans the Allier and offers a beautiful perspective of the gorges.

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15.7 km

Château de Saint-Ilpize

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This castle is definitely worth a visit. From this ancient fortress, you will have an incredible view of the village of Saint-Ilpize and Villeneuve d'Allier. Its strategic position allowed the Dauphins of Auvergne to monitor the Allier gorges.

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29.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.5 km

8.36 km

1.52 km

565 m

358 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.2 km

8.96 km

4.03 km

1.14 km

Elevation

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Highest point (720 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

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Wednesday 1 July

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Medieval village of Chilhac – Lavoûte-Chilhac loop from Chilhac

Medieval village of Chilhac

Lavoûte-Chilhac Village and Stone Bridge

Lavoûte-Chilhac

Blassac

Villeneuve d'Allier

Lavoûte-Chilhac Suspension Bridge

Saint-Ilpize Suspension Bridge

Château de Saint-Ilpize

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