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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez – Couzon Dam loop from Saint-Chamond

Bike touring routes & trails

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez – Couzon Dam loop from Saint-Chamond

Hard

13

riders

Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez – Couzon Dam loop from Saint-Chamond

05:22

58.9km

1,320m

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: February 28, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 30.1 km for 220 m

After 48.9 km for 302 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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7.64 km

Le dorlay

Lake

2

21.1 km

Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez

Highlight • Settlement

In the heart of the Pilat regional natural park, Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez is a former Charterhouse that has become a village. Classified as the most beautiful village in France, the place is open to visitors and has a hotel and restaurant offer.

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Tip by

3

40.4 km

Couzon Dam

Highlight • Structure

Built in 1787, it is one of the oldest dams in France! The lake it creates is a pleasant circuit for running.

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Tip by

4

40.5 km

Couzon Dam

Highlight • Monument

Built in 1787, it is one of the oldest dams in France! The lake it creates is a pleasant place for a walk.

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5

44.2 km

Gravel segment in forest

Highlight (Segment) • Other

51.6 km

Dorlay

Lake

B

58.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.6 km

16.6 km

13.1 km

4.76 km

1.62 km

296 m

Surfaces

29.6 km

16.9 km

12.0 km

498 m

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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