Waterways – Via fluvia in the forest loop from Yssingeaux

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Waterways – Via fluvia in the forest loop from Yssingeaux

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Waterways – Via fluvia in the forest loop from Yssingeaux

02:45

44.0km

490m

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: August 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.19 km

Greenway along the Siaulme river

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Magnificent cycle track in the middle of woods and fields, perfect and secure surface. Do not hesitate to follow the greenway as much as possible in this region, much more interesting and fun than the departmental ones!

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10.2 km

View of the Sucs along the Via Fluvia

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The juices are geographical formations resulting from volcanic activity. It is quite a unique feature in France and amazes anyone who stops for a few minutes to appreciate the scenery. …

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11.6 km

Waterways

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nice little square in front of the town hall

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19.0 km

Velay-Express Raucoules station

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The Velay-Express is a historic train that allows you to discover the landscapes of Ardèche and Haute-Loire in complete tranquility. Raucoules station is one of the four stops offered.

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21.2 km

View of the Mezenc from Montfaucon

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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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22.0 km

Viewpoint

29.3 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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30.1 km

Via fluvia in the forest

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Very pleasant part of the Via Fluvia

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38.3 km

Sculpture workshop

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44.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.7 km

4.89 km

502 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.3 km

529 m

152 m

121 m

Elevation

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Highest point (910 m)

Lowest point (700 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

11°C

2°C

45 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

July 1, 2024,Ballade à Raucoules

Short trip to Raucoules station, departure of the Velay express tourist train, where the historic station inn is being restored. Particularly successful with the rust-finish awnings, which imitate the shape of the roofs of the wagons

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July 27, 2022,Étape 15 : De Yssingeaux à Dunières — La Joyeuse Vadrouille

The sun is already beating down hard on the tent when we wake up. We fold our camp before spinning on the continuation of the Via Fluvia. Today, we are aiming for Dunières, there are a priori no campsites but we will find a place to put up the tent.

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