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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Roanne
Charlieu

La Roche Castle – View of Lac de Villerest loop from Charlieu

Routes
Road cycling routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Roanne
Charlieu

La Roche Castle – View of Lac de Villerest loop from Charlieu

Hard

11

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La Roche Castle – View of Lac de Villerest loop from Charlieu

06:27

132km

1,700m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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After 90.1 km for 381 m

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Bus stop

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14.1 km

Col de la Croix Couverte

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52.4 km

La Roche Castle

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The 17th-century Château de la Roche, with its tower and keep, is the landmark of the Loire Gorge. Its atypical location in the heart of the Loire River makes it an exceptional sight.

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65.2 km

Eglise de Bully

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Superb church, its freshness and the water point next door will welcome you without worry!

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73.8 km

12th-century keep

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Lots of beautiful medieval things to discover in this village

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82.1 km

View of Lac de Villerest

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Superb artificial lake and nautical base. Passing over the dam by bike is quite impressive due to its height and length.

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88.9 km

Roanne

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Roanne is a commune in the Loire department. It is located on the banks of the Loire and about 90 km north of Lyon. It has about 35,000 inhabitants and is one of the largest cities in the region.

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105 km

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112 km

This bike path runs along what was once an old railway line. It offers several kilometers of cycle path parallel to the Loire River.

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113 km

Voie Verte de Melay

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Hardly any vertical meters and only for cyclists, often in the shade under trees.

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132 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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110 km

17.0 km

4.09 km

508 m

366 m

270 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

114 km

17.4 km

274 m

239 m

< 100 m

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