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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Brassac-Les-Mines

Château de Parentignat – Issoire loop from Brassac-les-Mines - Sainte-Florine

Bike touring routes & trails

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Brassac-Les-Mines

Château de Parentignat – Issoire loop from Brassac-les-Mines - Sainte-Florine

Hard

5

riders

Château de Parentignat – Issoire loop from Brassac-les-Mines - Sainte-Florine

04:36

69.7km

950m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 34.3 km for 231 m

After 35.8 km for 91 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

12.2 km

Château Nonette

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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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2

18.6 km

Mailhat

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Mailhat is a small village of 50 inhabitants which is worth a detour for its beautiful Romanesque arkose church, Notre-Dame-de-Mailhat, with its original architecture.

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3

30.8 km

Château de Parentignat

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

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4

32.8 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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34.4 km

Couze de Pavin

Lake

6

35.6 km

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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7

35.8 km

Abbatiale Saint-Austremoine

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Beautiful church inside and out.

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8

46.4 km

Castle and old town of Mareugheol

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very nice place with cobbled streets to cycle, incredible place

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9

51.7 km

Boudes' magnificent bell tower

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69.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.7 km

5.42 km

2.29 km

316 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

60.2 km

8.53 km

807 m

190 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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