Lake Villerest – View of Lac de Villerest loop from Roanne

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Lake Villerest – View of Lac de Villerest loop from Roanne

Moderate

4.5

(26)

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Lake Villerest – View of Lac de Villerest loop from Roanne

03:40

47.7km

790m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 29.2 km for 82 m

After 44.5 km for 292 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.64 km

Villerest Dam Viewpoint

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Belvedere with a view of the dam and Villerest lake, 59 meters high!

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30.6 km

View of the Loire and Saint-Jean-Saint-Maurice Castle

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Small piece with a beautiful view of the old village

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33.3 km

Steep Rocky Trail with Wooden Steps

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34.3 km

Singletrack on the banks of the Loire

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38.0 km

Villerest Leisure Centre

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The Villerest leisure center offers commented cruises on the lake, boat rentals, sailing, but also swimming, a sandy beach and fishing activities.

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38.6 km

Lake Villerest

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Very friendly and accessible to all

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38.9 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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43.5 km

From Roanne to Le Pet d'Âne

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47.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.3 km

12.7 km

5.77 km

3.89 km

3.55 km

400 m

124 m

Surfaces

24.8 km

13.2 km

6.15 km

3.09 km

500 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

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Lake Villerest – View of Lac de Villerest loop from Roanne

Villerest Dam Viewpoint

View of the Loire and Saint-Jean-Saint-Maurice Castle

Steep Rocky Trail with Wooden Steps

Singletrack on the banks of the Loire

Villerest Leisure Centre

Lake Villerest

View of Lac de Villerest

From Roanne to Le Pet d'Âne

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