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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Roanne
Saint-Jodard

La Roche Castle – View of Lac de Villerest loop from Saint-Jodard

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Road cycling routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Roanne
Saint-Jodard

La Roche Castle – View of Lac de Villerest loop from Saint-Jodard

Hard

65

riders

La Roche Castle – View of Lac de Villerest loop from Saint-Jodard

06:12

128km

1,530m

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: August 20, 2026

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After 22.4 km for 296 m

Open: • Monday-Sunday: 8:00 AM-12:00 AM (otherwise closed)

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Start point

Train Station

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3.46 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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22.3 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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23.8 km

Saint Stephen's Church

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The Saint-Etienne Church shines entirely in golden yellow and pink stones. It is the oldest parish in Roanne. The church was built around 1343 and destroyed several times throughout history. …

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64.0 km

Le Crozet

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Le Crozet boasts houses dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries, testaments to a rich past. This medieval village delights visitors who are enchanted by the order of this quiet and flower-filled village.

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110 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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128 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

116 km

7.72 km

2.96 km

900 m

338 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

104 km

23.2 km

265 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Sunday 25 October

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Comments

July 27, 2024,SF J7
One last little outing before heading back.
A little more of the main road... but still pleasant as soon as you take the small lanes.

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