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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Montbrison
Andrézieux-Bouthéon

Essalois Castle – Essalois Castle loop from Bouthéon

Hard

4.5

(6)

95

riders

Essalois Castle – Essalois Castle loop from Bouthéon

02:44

35.3km

470m

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 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.6 km for 51 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

9.50 km

A beautiful and somewhat technical descent from Notre Dame Des Graces

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Very nice view and descent into the forest

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2

13.8 km

Essalois Castle

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Warning! The climb to the castle is impassable by bike.
Passages at 17%, sandy path, large stones and ruts. It looks more like a dried-up torrent bed than a path.
A real pain on a bike with panniers

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3

17.3 km

Do you dare to climb the tower and contemplate a magnificent 360 degree view?

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4

18.4 km

View of the Wild Loire River

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5

21.6 km

Essalois Castle

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superb

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6

31.5 km

B

35.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.2 km

12.6 km

3.80 km

2.66 km

113 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

11.8 km

8.22 km

2.80 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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Saturday 17 October

11°C

7°C

70 %

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