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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Andrézieux-Bouthéon

Ascent Essalois – Canal du Forez loop from Andrézieux

Mountain biking trails

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Andrézieux-Bouthéon

Ascent Essalois – Canal du Forez loop from Andrézieux

Easy

4.7

(11)

46

riders

Ascent Essalois – Canal du Forez loop from Andrézieux

01:57

26.9km

300m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

1

7.66 km

Ascent Essalois

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Not bad also downhill

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2

18.2 km

Étang de la Gerle

Highlight • Other

Nice little pond with picnic tables.
Fishing possible (1st category).

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3

20.7 km

Canal du Forez

Highlight • River

The Canal du Forez is 44 kilometers long. It plays an important role in the irrigation of the lands of the plain, since it is the main water resource of the Forez basin. It is ideal for a walk.

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26.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

7.08 km

3.40 km

3.16 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

10.0 km

5.17 km

1.15 km

434 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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Saturday 17 October

11°C

7°C

70 %

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