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Old bridge of Brives (ruins) – Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m loop from Cussac-sur-Loire

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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Le Puy-en-Velay
Cussac-Sur-Loire

Old bridge of Brives (ruins) – Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m loop from Cussac-sur-Loire

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4.3

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Old bridge of Brives (ruins) – Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m loop from Cussac-sur-Loire

02:48

40.1km

620m

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: June 21, 2026

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7.24 km

La Valette Bridge over the Loire

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Bridge over the Loire with a beautiful view of Valette Castle in the distance. Small, quiet natural beaches nearby.

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2

23.1 km

Old bridge of Brives (ruins)

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This stone bridge, once an important crossing, is now partly collapsed, but its still visible arches offer a fascinating spectacle. Walking around the ruins, one can admire the tranquil beauty of the river flowing below, surrounded by lush vegetation.

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23.4 km

Brives-Charensac old bridge

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Brives Charensac a small village with a great view of the Loire.

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24.5 km

Pont de la Chartreuse

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15th century bridge over the Loire, now reserved for pedestrians and cyclists. The coating is in old cobblestones

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5

25.3 km

Voie Verte du Velay

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An official flyer for the V73, in French, but you can still see a lot on the graphics and the pictures

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33.8 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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36.0 km

Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m

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Medieval atmosphere in the tunnels

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37.4 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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40.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

12.7 km

2.47 km

1.37 km

1.14 km

Surfaces

22.9 km

12.7 km

3.32 km

1.22 km

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