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Voie verte du Velay – Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

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Voie verte du Velay – Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

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Voie verte du Velay – Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

02:22

37.3km

380m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 997 m for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.51 km

Sainte-Claire Convent of Le Puy-en-Velay

Highlight • Religious Site

The monastery was built in the 15th century and has been frequently enlarged thereafter. Thus, one can admire there buildings and decorations of various periods between the 15th and the 18th century.

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1.61 km

Renaissance Trompe-l'Œil Fresco, Le Puy-en-Velay

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Also interesting is the presentation of modern pilgrims among historical residents and professional groups of the city.

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7.35 km

Voie verte du Velay

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The Velay greenway follows the old railway line from Puy-en-Velay to Langogne. Leaving the town, the route runs along the Loire and offers beautiful views of the river.

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12.6 km

Coubon to Brives-Charensac Greenway

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From the parking lot of the Coubon train station, a little warm-up by going down the greenway to Brives Charensac where there is a small crossing of the Loire then …

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20.6 km

Beautiful view

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23.2 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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24.6 km

Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m

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Medieval atmosphere in the tunnels

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28.6 km

View of the Loire Valley

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A beautiful view of the Loire Valley from the Velay greenway.

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37.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.0 km

5.77 km

4.90 km

1.65 km

967 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.6 km

5.46 km

5.43 km

2.46 km

367 m

Elevation

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Highest point (840 m)

Lowest point (600 m)

Weather

Sunday 5 July

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13°C

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Voie verte du Velay – Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

Sainte-Claire Convent of Le Puy-en-Velay

Renaissance Trompe-l'Œil Fresco, Le Puy-en-Velay

Voie verte du Velay

Coubon to Brives-Charensac Greenway

Beautiful view

View of the Meygal Mountain Range

Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m

View of the Loire Valley

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