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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Brioude
Lavoûte-Chilhac

Chilhac – Lavoûte-Chilhac loop from Lavoûte-Chilhac

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Road cycling routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Brioude
Lavoûte-Chilhac

Chilhac – Lavoûte-Chilhac loop from Lavoûte-Chilhac

Easy

4.8

(4)

40

riders

Chilhac – Lavoûte-Chilhac loop from Lavoûte-Chilhac

01:20

29.6km

280m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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753 m

View of the Allier River from the Bridge

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2

787 m

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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5.30 km

Chilhac

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This village sits on top of a rocky outcrop. This cliff is the result of a lava flow dated 1.6 million years ago. The basalt organs found in the town are remarkable. They measure more than seven meters in height.

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8.64 km

Blot Cliffs

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View of the Blot cliffs from the road (very pleasant by bike, and little traffic). These cliffs are called basalt columns. They are made of basalt, volcanic rock made from cooled magma.

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15.6 km

Langeac

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The town of Langeac is in the heart of the Allier gorges. You can practice many activities on the territory of this town, starting with beautiful hikes and all white …

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15.9 km

Historic Center of Langeac

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On the banks of the Allier, the village of Langeac is steeped in its medieval history. Its historic center reveals small craft shops with certain charms. This village is a choice stopover in the heart of Haute-Loire.

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16.2 km

Municipal Campsite of Langeac

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This is a very nice camping. Very cheap and very free. There are no fixed places, you are free to pick a spot.

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29.0 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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29.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.3 km

2.31 km

1.99 km

Surfaces

27.2 km

2.46 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

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Comments

May 23, 2025,J6 3/3 Via Allier
Don't look for part 2/3 of day 6. I forgot to restart Komoot after coffee. So there are about ten km missing between Villeneuve and Lavoute Chilhac. Again, a detour and a mandatory break. We also recommend the Hôtel du Pêcheur for lunch. After that, it gets more complicated. 2 beautiful hills to reach Chilhac, a sublime promontory whose esplanade …

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