Pont de Vieille-Brioude – Brioude loop from Brioude

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Pont de Vieille-Brioude – Brioude loop from Brioude

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Pont de Vieille-Brioude – Brioude loop from Brioude

01:16

28.1km

310m

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: August 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.02 km

Pont de Vieille-Brioude

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The bridge offers a superb view of the village and the Allier river. There is an area set up with picnic tables just before crossing the bridge.

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4.37 km

The Hills Bordering the Allier

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This section contains an unpaved section, after which it is mainly asphalt.

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13.9 km

Saint-Ilpize Suspension Bridge

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This bridge has been classified as a historic monument since 2015. It is one of the four suspension bridges remaining in Haute-Loire. It spans the Allier and offers a beautiful perspective of the gorges.

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13.9 km

Lavoûte-Chilhac Suspension Bridge

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Superb bridge with a beautiful view of the Allier and its surroundings.

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14.4 km

Villeneuve d'Allier

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Located on the banks of the Allier, this small town has a lot of charm. In addition to the beautiful views of the river and the castle of Saint-Ilpize, it …

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27.6 km

Brioude

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The magnificent Basilica of Saint-Julien, the largest Romanesque church in Auvergne is worth a visit. Like Puy-en-Velay, Brioude is known for its lace.

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28.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.5 km

1.76 km

733 m

115 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.0 km

121 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

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Comments

May 23, 2025,J6 1/3 Via Allier

A mandatory stop in Vieille Brioude to admire the garden around the church and the single-arched Devil's Bridge. Then the climb begins on a magnificent little road. Soon, St. Ilpize appears. Cross the metal footbridge on foot to reach Villeneuve d'Allier. A rest area ideal for preparing mid-morning coffee...

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