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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Issoire – Abbatiale Saint-Austremoine loop from Issoire

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Issoire – Abbatiale Saint-Austremoine loop from Issoire

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Issoire – Abbatiale Saint-Austremoine loop from Issoire

04:12

46.7km

750m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.60 km for 231 m

After 19.8 km for 196 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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539 m

Issoire

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Issoire is a charming town in Auvergne. The town is now labeled “Most Beautiful Detour of France”. Admire its Saint-Austremoine abbey church which dates from the 12th century, or its …

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670 m

Abbatiale Saint-Austremoine

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Beautiful church inside and out.

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1.71 km

Couze de Pavin

Lake

3.31 km

View of the old suspension bridge of Parentignat

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This old suspension bridge linked Issoire on the left bank and Parentignat on the right bank. It was the first in 1831 which made it possible to cross the Allier, …

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5.30 km

Château de Parentignat

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You may have a photo book in English for during the tour.

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13.6 km

Nonnesette Castle, built on this hill overlooking the Couze Valley, was destroyed by Richelieu in the 17th century. You can still see the remains of the towers, gates, and walls, and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

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40.9 km

View of Usson from the Via Allier

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This section of the Via Allier offers a view of the village of Usson, perched on its volcanic peak. It is one of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France."

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46.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.1 km

11.7 km

2.45 km

1.01 km

382 m

127 m

Surfaces

28.0 km

12.9 km

4.23 km

1.36 km

135 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

31°C

11°C

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Issoire – Abbatiale Saint-Austremoine loop from Issoire

Issoire

Abbatiale Saint-Austremoine

View of the old suspension bridge of Parentignat

Château de Parentignat

Château Nonette

View of Usson from the Via Allier

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