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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

The pit of hell – Riot Pass loop from Le Bessat

Mountain biking trails

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

The pit of hell – Riot Pass loop from Le Bessat

Moderate

4.9

(14)

81

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The pit of hell – Riot Pass loop from Le Bessat

02:56

28.7km

740m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 16.0 km for 86 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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9.96 km

Rochetaillée Pilat and Back

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2

13.1 km

Stone Archway in Parc Naturel Régional du Pilat

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3

16.4 km

The pit of hell

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Hi very nice course very difficult passages but I took advantage of it 👌🤟🤟

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19.8 km

Riot Pass

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Magnificent setting, lake in the middle of fir trees before going up to Souvignet bridge. Very easy to drive, fun for family walks from Planfoy, accessible to strollers.

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22.6 km

Souvignet bridge

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nikel recovery

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23.5 km

Wilderness waterfall

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Magnificent little detour.
Follow my next route named "La Magnifique", with a return via Planfoy

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23.8 km

Ruins

Ruins

8

26.4 km

Rangers' House

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House of the Guards belonging to the National Forestry Office of the city of Saint-Etienne.

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28.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.0 km

7.43 km

3.30 km

960 m

Surfaces

20.5 km

3.56 km

3.47 km

457 m

364 m

351 m

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Highest point (1,200 m)

Lowest point (720 m)

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