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Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m – Voie verte du Velay loop from Brives-Charensac

Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m – Voie verte du Velay loop from Brives-Charensac

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Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m – Voie verte du Velay loop from Brives-Charensac

01:33

27.0km

300m

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: May 14, 2026

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Start point

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5.58 km

Coubon to Brives-Charensac Greenway

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From the parking lot of the Coubon train station, a little warm-up by going down the greenway to Brives Charensac where there is a small crossing of the Loire then …

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13.5 km

Beautiful view

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16.1 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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17.5 km

Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m

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Medieval atmosphere in the tunnels

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19.7 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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21.6 km

View of the Loire Valley

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A beautiful view of the Loire Valley from the Velay greenway.

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21.9 km

Cascade de Beaume Voie verte du Velay

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25.1 km

Voie verte du Velay

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The Velay greenway follows the old railway line from Puy-en-Velay to Langogne. Leaving the town, the route runs along the Loire and offers beautiful views of the river.

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27.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.0 km

2.64 km

857 m

406 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

3.00 km

864 m

119 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (840 m)

Lowest point (600 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

17°C

4°C

53 %

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