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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Montbrison
Andrézieux-Bouthéon

Essalois Castle – Essalois Castle loop from Andrézieux

Routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Montbrison
Andrézieux-Bouthéon

Essalois Castle – Essalois Castle loop from Andrézieux

Moderate

3

riders

Essalois Castle – Essalois Castle loop from Andrézieux

02:14

30.3km

410m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

891 m

Bridge over the Loire

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side walkways accessible to pedestrians and cyclists. Bike paths on both sides

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4.00 km

Small tour

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3

10.9 km

Essalois Castle

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Warning! The climb to the castle is impassable by bike.
Passages at 17%, sandy path, large stones and ruts. It looks more like a dried-up torrent bed than a path.
A real pain on a bike with panniers

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11.2 km

Essalois Castle

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superb

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14.4 km

Chambles Castle

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6

14.4 km

Do you dare to climb the tower and contemplate a magnificent 360 degree view?

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22.7 km

Étang de la Gerle

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

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25.1 km

Canal du Forez

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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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30.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

9.02 km

5.65 km

4.48 km

112 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

9.73 km

5.01 km

493 m

336 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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Friday 4 September

31°C

14°C

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