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Château de la Roche – Chessieux Viaduct loop from Bully

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Château de la Roche – Chessieux Viaduct loop from Bully

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Château de la Roche – Chessieux Viaduct loop from Bully

03:29

54.4km

660m

Cycling

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: October 24, 2025

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1.54 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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7.81 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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18.9 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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22.5 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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27.4 km

The church dates back to the 19th century and was restored in 1998. It is dedicated to Saint Taurin. The bell tower resembles a square defensive tower. Columns separate the vaults, and the choir is circular.

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54.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.2 km

783 m

192 m

115 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.6 km

5.24 km

504 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

Weather

Tuesday 23 December

3°C

-3°C

25 %

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Château de la Roche – Chessieux Viaduct loop from Bully

Bully Marina

Snowshoe view

La Roche Castle

Pinay Bridge over the Loire

Chessieux Viaduct

Saint-Thurin Church

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