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The pit of hell – View of Saint-Étienne loop from Saint-Étienne Carnot

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

The pit of hell – View of Saint-Étienne loop from Saint-Étienne Carnot

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5.0

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The pit of hell – View of Saint-Étienne loop from Saint-Étienne Carnot

01:49

25.5km

480m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: March 22, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 649 m for 98 m

After 1.14 km for 86 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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702 m

Saint-Charles-Borromée Cathedral of Saint-Étienne

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The parish church was built in 1912 on the site of a small previous building and was completed in 1923. After the establishment of the diocese, it was elevated to the rank of cathedral in 1971.

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1.19 km

Town Hall Square

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The Town Hall Square of Saint-Étienne, created in the 19th century, is a nerve center of the city. Dominated by the imposing town hall, a neo-classical building completed in 1821, …

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5.20 km

Ascent to the Gouffre d'Enfer

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Gentle climb towards the foot of the abyss of hell. To reach the top of the dam, you either have to have a very small platform or push the bike!

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11.3 km

The pit of hell

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Hi very nice course very difficult passages but I took advantage of it 👌🤟🤟

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15.2 km

Start of the Barrages Mountain Bike Route

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Start of the Pilat mountain bike tour number 23: "Dams" tour

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17.1 km

View of Saint-Étienne

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25.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

5.96 km

4.10 km

3.81 km

1.58 km

Surfaces

14.5 km

5.38 km

5.09 km

291 m

204 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

24°C

8°C

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The pit of hell – View of Saint-Étienne loop from Saint-Étienne Carnot

Saint-Charles-Borromée Cathedral of Saint-Étienne

Town Hall Square

Ascent to the Gouffre d'Enfer

The pit of hell

Start of the Barrages Mountain Bike Route

View of Saint-Étienne

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