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Pont de la Vallée – Châtelus loop from Lapalisse

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Pont de la Vallée – Châtelus loop from Lapalisse

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Pont de la Vallée – Châtelus loop from Lapalisse

01:58

28.8km

450m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.7 km for 135 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

89 m

Narrow Alleyway Between the Houses

Highlight • Structure

2

365 m

Château de La Palice in Lapalisse

Highlight • Castle

Residence of the famous Marshal de La Palice. Built on the banks of the Besbre River, the château is owned by the Chabannes family. Guided tours of the château (including …

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3

5.85 km

Pont de la Vallée

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This small stone bridge, which spans the Andan River, dates from 1758. The building is listed as a Historic Monument.

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4

7.74 km

Droiturier

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Droiturier is a Cluniac town, in other words which was long inhabited by the monk of the order of Cluny. Between its opulent medieval half-timbered houses, its priory church and …

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12.8 km

Châtelus

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A small rural village, Châtelus was founded by the Gauls. Over the ages, it became a significant village since it was located on the important Roman road linking Cusset (Allier) …

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6

27.8 km

Château de Lapalisse

Highlight • Castle

B

28.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.1 km

696 m

575 m

408 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.6 km

12.3 km

810 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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Tuesday 3 November

10°C

-2°C

14 %

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