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Saint-Arcons-d'Allier – Allier Valley – V70 loop from Saint-Julien-des-Chazes

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Brioude

Saint-Julien-Des-Chazes

Saint-Arcons-d'Allier – Allier Valley – V70 loop from Saint-Julien-des-Chazes

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Saint-Arcons-d'Allier – Allier Valley – V70 loop from Saint-Julien-des-Chazes

02:17

31.7km

680m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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4.20 km

Saint-Arcons-d'Allier

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The village stands on a basalt spur at the confluence of the Fioule and the Allier. This old town is home to an astonishing fragmented hotel, symbol of a certain …

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17.0 km

Climb After the Bridge at Prades

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Beautiful asphalt climb that takes you to a height of plus 600 meters over a length of 7 km.

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19.9 km

Prades Beach and the Basaltic Rocks of the Allier

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Prades beach is located on the banks of the Allier facing an impressive basalt rock. It's an ideal place for a break.

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Across the bridge at Prades

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beautiful view of the Allier, which even reveals a nice beach and ford here.

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Basalt Cliffs and River Descent Between Saugues and Prades

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20.2 km

Basalt Columns and Fountain of Prades

Highlight • Natural Monument

Tap fresh water from the spring, rest on the bench by the Allier, cross the bridge and admire the impressive hexagonal basalt blocks from the suddenly cooled volcanic vents - then it's time for the winding climb to the Col.

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24.1 km

Allier Valley – V70

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Beautiful tour on the cycle route V70 along the Allier valley to Prades, where you go up the Col de Peyra Taillard pass (1155 m).

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31.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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31.6 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.2 km

3.40 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (810 m)

Lowest point (520 m)

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Saint-Arcons-d'Allier – Allier Valley – V70 loop from Saint-Julien-des-Chazes

Saint-Arcons-d'Allier

Climb After the Bridge at Prades

Prades Beach and the Basaltic Rocks of the Allier

Across the bridge at Prades

Basalt Cliffs and River Descent Between Saugues and Prades

Basalt Columns and Fountain of Prades

Allier Valley – V70

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