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Châteldon Castle – Viewpoint overlooking Châteldon loop from Maringues

Châteldon Castle – Viewpoint overlooking Châteldon loop from Maringues

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Châteldon Castle – Viewpoint overlooking Châteldon loop from Maringues

03:25

73.8km

900m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

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Parc naturel régional Livradois-Forez

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.95 km

Church in Charnat

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Small church in the village.

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19.4 km

Gorges of the Credogne

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Magnificent little road with little traffic along the Credogne. Many picnic possibilities at the water's edge.

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29.2 km

Creux de Saillant Waterfall

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Following the Credogne valley, you will find the Creux de Saillant waterfall along the D114.
Other small waterfalls can be found upstream as well as downstream of the main waterfall. …

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37.9 km

High vantage point over the Bourbonnaise mountains

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From the Col de la Plantade and taking the direction of La Guillermie, in the descent, the view will emerge on your left. It is possible to continue a little …

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38.1 km

Plantade Pass

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Nice pass at 870m referenced to the Puy de Dôme cyclo-passes
Very nice gradual climb on the Palladuct side

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44.9 km

Vauziron Valley

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Very pretty road along the Vauziron in the shelter of the trees.
Attention rather demanding in the direction Châteldon-Lachaux. On the first half the bitumen is brand new, a treat!

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54.6 km

Châteldon Castle

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Châteldon is a very pretty village located between the Dore valley and the foothills of the Bois Noirs, in the territory of the Livradois-Forez Regional Natural Park. It enjoys a …

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55.0 km

Viewpoint overlooking Châteldon

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Châteldon is a charming medieval town nestled in lush greenery at the foot of the Bois Noirs massif. Listed in the Small towns of character®

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73.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

73.4 km

286 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

73.3 km

579 m

Elevation

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Highest point (890 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Sunday 5 July

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Châteldon Castle – Viewpoint overlooking Châteldon loop from Maringues

Church in Charnat

Gorges of the Credogne

Creux de Saillant Waterfall

High vantage point over the Bourbonnaise mountains

Plantade Pass

Vauziron Valley

Châteldon Castle

Viewpoint overlooking Châteldon

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