Gorges de Chouvigny – Roman Bridge of Menat loop from Chouvigny

Gorges de Chouvigny – Roman Bridge of Menat loop from Chouvigny

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Gorges de Chouvigny – Roman Bridge of Menat loop from Chouvigny

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40.9km

700m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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661 m

Gorges de Chouvigny

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The Chouvigny gorges follow the Sioule river, which has carved a deep and narrow gorge through the volcanic rocks of the Combrailles region. You'll enjoy views of lush greenery, towering …

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1.01 km

View of the Gorges de la Sioule

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3.08 km

An ideal break on the banks of the Sioule

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Nice spot for a break.

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4.52 km

Champeaux Waterfall

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Little known, and with measured flow during this period, to be reviewed in winter or early spring.

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7.19 km

Roman Bridge of Menat

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It is not a Roman bridge but a Romanesque bridge and that makes a substantial difference of a few centuries!

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7.22 km

Pont de Menat

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Roman bridge with 3 arches on the river La Sioule, known for its gorges.

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30.7 km

Ébreuil Bridge over the Sioule

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This arched bridge spanning the Sioule River at Ébreuil is made up of five arches. It was first built in the 19th century, before being rebuilt after a flood swept it away.

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34.6 km

The Sioule gorges extend from Ébreuil, passing through Chouvigny, and as far as the meander of Queuille, in the well of Puy-de-Dôme. The road, which winds through the rocks, offers magnificent views of the steep and verdant gorges.

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