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Via Fluvia – Cycle Route between Loire and Rhône

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Via Fluvia – Cycle Route between Loire and Rhône

Cycling Collection by Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Tourisme

Via Fluvia – Cycle Route between Loire and Rhône

8 days

0-1 h/day

124km

1,370m

1,800m

The Via Fluvia is a cycling Route of over 90 kilometres of developed and secure paths through the Loire, Haute-Loire and Ardèche.

Recognisable by the diversity of its landscapes, it is a 360-degree nature experience that awaits you along this former railway line accessible to all (bikes, pedestrians, scooters, etc.).

The Route can be done in both directions. For the route shown in this Collection, access the starting point of Lavoûte-sur-Loire in 20 minutes from Le Puy-en-Velay. The arrival is in Annonay, one hour from Lyon.

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Via Fluvia

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1,230m

1,660m

Last updated: August 26, 2025

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1. Stage 1: From Lavoûte-sur-Loire to Yssingeaux - Via Fluvia

22.6km

01:48

390m

120m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Stage 2: From Yssingeaux to Raucoules - Via Fluvia

20.6km

01:18

240m

210m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Stage 3: From Raucoules to Riotord - Via Fluvia

19.5km

01:16

240m

190m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Stage 4: From Riotord to Saint-Sauveur-les-Chavannes - Via Fluvia

6.94km

00:30

130m

190m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Stage 5: From Saint-Sauveur-les-Chavannes to Bourg-Argental - Via Fluvia

12.4km

00:37

70m

370m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Stage 6: Bourg-Argental to Annonay - Via Fluvia

19.2km

01:07

160m

320m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Stage 7: From Annonay to Vernosc-lès-Annonay - Via Fluvia

8.48km

00:33

80m

70m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Stage 8: From Vernosc-lès-Annonay to the Via Rhôna - Via Fluvia

14.4km

00:45

60m

320m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance

124 km

Duration

07:53 h

Elevation

1,370 m

1,800 m

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Via Fluvia – Cycle Route between Loire and Rhône

Via Fluvia

1. Stage 1: From Lavoûte-sur-Loire to Yssingeaux - Via Fluvia

2. Stage 2: From Yssingeaux to Raucoules - Via Fluvia

3. Stage 3: From Raucoules to Riotord - Via Fluvia

4. Stage 4: From Riotord to Saint-Sauveur-les-Chavannes - Via Fluvia

5. Stage 5: From Saint-Sauveur-les-Chavannes to Bourg-Argental - Via Fluvia

6. Stage 6: Bourg-Argental to Annonay - Via Fluvia

7. Stage 7: From Annonay to Vernosc-lès-Annonay - Via Fluvia

8. Stage 8: From Vernosc-lès-Annonay to the Via Rhôna - Via Fluvia

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