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Via fluvia in the forest – Riotord loop from Marlhes

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Via fluvia in the forest – Riotord loop from Marlhes

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Via fluvia in the forest – Riotord loop from Marlhes

04:50

73.8km

920m

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: July 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 36.8 km for 286 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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14.4 km

Passage of the via fluvia under a Tunnel

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20.6 km

Viewpoint

21.4 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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23.6 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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28.6 km

Via fluvia in the forest

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Very pleasant part of the Via Fluvia

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31.1 km

Waterways

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nice little square in front of the town hall

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32.4 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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56.2 km

Old Railway Converted into Greenway

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An old railway track that has been rebuilt into a cycle path, with small tunnels and bridges. Also very scenic.

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67.5 km

Riotord

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Le Riotord is a town full of assets located in the far east of Haute-Loire. It is at the crossroads of many well-marked and maintained hiking trails such as the …

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73.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.8 km

24.2 km

2.77 km

2.56 km

437 m

191 m

Surfaces

61.0 km

10.3 km

2.25 km

241 m

148 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,010 m)

Lowest point (760 m)

Weather

Sunday 2 August

32°C

21°C

28 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

June 29, 2025,Vers l'ancienne gare de Riotord

A bit of freshness found between 800 and 1000 meters above sea level and a trace often in the shade, on this scorching day

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March 7, 2025,Sortie (très) ventée sur le plateau altiligérien 🍃

Mild but strong southerly wind for a short tour on the Haute-Loire plateaus. I had decided to do an East-West route to avoid the headwind, so I got moved sideways with my featherweight... 🍃😡🤣

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Via fluvia in the forest – Riotord loop from Marlhes

Passage of the via fluvia under a Tunnel

View of the Mezenc from Montfaucon

Velay-Express Raucoules station

Via fluvia in the forest

Waterways

View of the Sucs along the Via Fluvia

Old Railway Converted into Greenway

Riotord

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