In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes in Loire to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right …

Last updated: September 28, 2025

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1. Col de Baracuchet — loop in the Livradois-Forez Regional Natural Park

103km

05:43

2,260m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Along the Canal on the Véloire — loop from Roanne

45.6km

01:45

120m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Col de l'œillon depuis Chavanay — loop in the Parc naturel régional du Pilat

79.6km

04:27

1,760m

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4. Croix de Chaubouret depuis Saint-Etienne — loop in the Pilat regional natural park

63.2km

03:35

1,440m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5. The castle of La Roche - loop from Roanne

54.2km

02:33

690m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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6. Col de la Gachet — loop from Lorette

35.7km

01:52

650m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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7. Natural reserve of the Loire gorges — loop

98.6km

05:07

1,650m

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8. Col la croix du Sud - loop from Renaison

41.2km

02:20

870m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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9. The ponds of Feurs near the Loire - loop from Montrond-les-Bains

40.1km

01:38

120m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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10. On La Véloire between Roanne and Montrond — loop along the Loire

40.0km

01:42

210m

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The best road cycling routes in Loire

1. Col de Baracuchet — loop in the Livradois-Forez Regional Natural Park

2. Along the Canal on the Véloire — loop from Roanne

3. Col de l'œillon depuis Chavanay — loop in the Parc naturel régional du Pilat

4. Croix de Chaubouret depuis Saint-Etienne — loop in the Pilat regional natural park

5. The castle of La Roche - loop from Roanne

6. Col de la Gachet — loop from Lorette

7. Natural reserve of the Loire gorges — loop

8. Col la croix du Sud - loop from Renaison

9. The ponds of Feurs near the Loire - loop from Montrond-les-Bains

10. On La Véloire between Roanne and Montrond — loop along the Loire

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