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Roanne
Balbigny

Chessieux Viaduct – Château de la Roche loop from Balbigny

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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Roanne
Balbigny

Chessieux Viaduct – Château de la Roche loop from Balbigny

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Chessieux Viaduct – Château de la Roche loop from Balbigny

03:28

54.2km

690m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 12, 2025

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4.23 km

Chessieux Viaduct

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It is a magnificent viaduct which has a bike passage on a quiet little road above the Loire, formerly the "Tacot" railway line. The views over the Loire are impressive …

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9.24 km

Pinay Bridge over the Loire

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The Pinay bridge is built on the old dyke of the same name, which has now disappeared following the construction of the Villerest dam. It offers a lovely view of …

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17.3 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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20.4 km

Snowshoe view

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5

26.6 km

Bully Marina

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The port of Bully is a pretty marina on the banks of the Loire. In this nautical base you can have a drink, rent a kayak or a pedal boat. The setting is unparalleled!

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29.9 km

Bully

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Bully is a locality appreciated for its rural and peaceful setting. It is also renowned for its vineyards, which are part of the Coteaux du Lyonnais appellation, producing red and …

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36.3 km

Chemin Blanc de la Loire

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48.0 km

Water point

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54.2 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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51.7 km

1.76 km

647 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.5 km

4.65 km

< 100 m

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