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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Le Puy-en-Velay

Old bridge of Brives (ruins) – Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m loop from Goudet

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Le Puy-en-Velay

Old bridge of Brives (ruins) – Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m loop from Goudet

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Old bridge of Brives (ruins) – Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m loop from Goudet

04:20

60.0km

1,050m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.5 km for 211 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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24.8 km

Voie Verte du Velay

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An official flyer for the V73, in French, but you can still see a lot on the graphics and the pictures

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2

25.6 km

Pont de la Chartreuse

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15th century bridge over the Loire, now reserved for pedestrians and cyclists. The coating is in old cobblestones

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3

26.8 km

Brives-Charensac old bridge

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Brives Charensac a small village with a great view of the Loire.

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27.0 km

Old bridge of Brives (ruins)

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This stone bridge, once an important crossing, is now partly collapsed, but its still visible arches offer a fascinating spectacle. Walking around the ruins, one can admire the tranquil beauty of the river flowing below, surrounded by lush vegetation.

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34.9 km

Taulhac Tunnel – Velay Greenway

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Old railway tunnel on the Velay greenway, at an altitude of 1141m. A little further you pass through two other equally impressive tunnels, those of Riou and Maplas.

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37.1 km

Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m

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Medieval atmosphere in the tunnels

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38.5 km

View of the Meygal Mountain Range

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Superb view of the Auvergne mountains on the Velay greenway. With a small bench to take a break!

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48.6 km

Caves of the Route d'Aunac

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multiple caves that you can explore

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60.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.9 km

24.2 km

2.57 km

2.47 km

917 m

Surfaces

25.2 km

24.1 km

9.31 km

1.21 km

187 m

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Highest point (1,030 m)

Lowest point (600 m)

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Tuesday 12 May

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4°C

22 %

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