Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 19, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 5.51 km for 174 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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317 m

View of the cathedral and statue of Notre-Dame de France

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2.54 km

Voie Verte du Velay

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An official flyer for the V73, in French, but you can still see a lot on the graphics and the pictures

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3.29 km

Pont de la Chartreuse

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15th century bridge over the Loire, now reserved for pedestrians and cyclists. The coating is in old cobblestones

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4.62 km

Brives-Charensac old bridge

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Brives Charensac a small village with a great view of the Loire.

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25.8 km

Viewpoint

34.6 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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36.0 km

Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m

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Medieval atmosphere in the tunnels

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38.2 km

Taulhac Tunnel – Velay Greenway

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Old railway tunnel on the Velay greenway, at an altitude of 1141m. A little further you pass through two other equally impressive tunnels, those of Riou and Maplas.

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48.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.2 km

5.45 km

4.97 km

4.86 km

2.24 km

Surfaces

29.6 km

9.82 km

5.75 km

3.30 km

168 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (920 m)

Lowest point (600 m)

Weather

Friday 30 January

7°C

1°C

39 %

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View of the cathedral and statue of Notre-Dame de France

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Pont de la Chartreuse

Brives-Charensac old bridge

View of the Meygal Mountain Range

Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m

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