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Montfaucon-En-Velay

Via fluvia in the forest – Lake Lavalette loop from Montfaucon-en-Velay

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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Yssingeaux
Montfaucon-En-Velay

Via fluvia in the forest – Lake Lavalette loop from Montfaucon-en-Velay

Hard

8

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Via fluvia in the forest – Lake Lavalette loop from Montfaucon-en-Velay

03:30

53.8km

680m

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: August 26, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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365 m

Hotel Les Platanes

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Hotel Les Platanes is located directly on the Via Fluvia, in Montfaucon en Velay. Between the bike path and the hotel there is a large beer garden behind a wall, …

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Viewpoint

Viewpoint

3

1.83 km

Very beautiful section from Montfaucon-en-Velay, towards Tence and Yssingeaux, with a view of all the Yssingelais peaks, and in the background, the Mézenc.

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1.99 km

Velay-Express (Raucoules station)

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7.34 km

A few dozen meters towards the church are well-maintained toilets and the possibility to refill water bottles

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7.97 km

Brin d'Auvergne Farm

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On the way to Via Fluvia there is a Mozzarella manufacturing farm. The buffalo herd is in a meadow right next to the track. If you stop for a moment, …

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8.73 km

Via fluvia in the forest

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Very pleasant part of the Via Fluvia

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12.2 km

Lake Lavalette

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This dam lake is accessible for swimming and sailing.
At the leisure base, you can also find a beach to get in the water but also some amenities such as toilets and something to fill your water bottles.

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12.8 km

Lavalette Dam

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The Lavalette dam is 507 meters long and 60 meters high. This hydraulic dam was built in 1949 upstream of the Lignon river and retains the waters of Lake Lavalette, known for its water sports center.

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53.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.6 km

5.72 km

3.29 km

1.52 km

1.43 km

177 m

Surfaces

40.2 km

11.9 km

895 m

715 m

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Tuesday 13 October

19°C

9°C

16 %

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