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Bridge over the Loire at Balbigny – Col de la Croix Cazard (865 m) loop from Balbigny

Bridge over the Loire at Balbigny – Col de la Croix Cazard (865 m) loop from Balbigny

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Bridge over the Loire at Balbigny – Col de la Croix Cazard (865 m) loop from Balbigny

03:10

62.2km

970m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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511 m

Bridge over the Loire at Balbigny

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A pretty work of art in metal which allows us to have a beautiful view of the Loire.

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5.40 km

Pouilly-lès-Feurs

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This medieval village is located on the edge of the Forez plain. It is a Cluniac site where you can still see beautiful remains, including old ramparts. A real journey through time!

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21.7 km

Le Moulin

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28.0 km

Le Chêne Restaurant, Violay

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A very good restaurant, cuisine, service and very pleasant staff - the stop was worth it...

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31.7 km

Col de la Croix Cazard (865 m)

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Pretty long pass on the Tarare side with a constant slope around 5%. Delimits the watershed line between the Rhône and the Loire. Do not hesitate to climb to Mont …

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41.9 km

Château de Lespinasse

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Pretty little castle of St Cyr de Valorges with a square tower and a circular tower.

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48.9 km

Pont Marteau (Viaduc du Bernand)

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Magnificent work of art overlooking the A89, a very beautiful point of view and an impressive feeling of space. We can say hi to cars, it's funny.

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49.5 km

Pont Marteau Viaduct

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Magnificent work of art built during the First World War which passes over the "Le Bemand" stream. It was originally a railway viaduct.

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62.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.5 km

448 m

118 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

59.1 km

2.81 km

215 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (850 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

Weather

Sunday 6 September

34°C

19°C

11 %

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Bridge over the Loire at Balbigny – Col de la Croix Cazard (865 m) loop from Balbigny

Bridge over the Loire at Balbigny

Pouilly-lès-Feurs

Le Moulin

Le Chêne Restaurant, Violay

Col de la Croix Cazard (865 m)

Château de Lespinasse

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