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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Le Puy-en-Velay
Saint-Privat-D'Allier

Saint-Privat-d'Allier – Saint Madeleine Chapel loop from Saint-Privat-d'Allier

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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Le Puy-en-Velay
Saint-Privat-D'Allier

Saint-Privat-d'Allier – Saint Madeleine Chapel loop from Saint-Privat-d'Allier

Hard

4.7

(11)

84

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Saint-Privat-d'Allier – Saint Madeleine Chapel loop from Saint-Privat-d'Allier

08:31

27.3km

990m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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2.37 km

Saint-Privat-d'Allier

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Saint-Privat-d'Allier majestically dominates the Allier gorges on the slopes of the volcanic massif of Devès and Durande.

Located between Le Puy en Velay and Saugues en Gévaudan, this village is …

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5.33 km

Rochegude

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If you pass through Saint-Privat-d'Allier, a detour to the hamlet of Rochegude is essential to admire its tower, its chapel and the magnificent views of the Allier gorges. It is necessary to get off your bike to access the chapel.

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9.39 km

Monistrol-d'Allier

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Small town on the Via Podensis with a few pilgrim hostels, hotels and a campsite.
Can also be reached by train.

From here the climb to Margeride begins...

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10.5 km

Saint Madeleine Chapel

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A text from 1312 recalls an oratory in the Monistrol region dedicated to Saint Madeleine. This may be today's cave chapel.
Bones of women and children as well as coins …

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14.3 km

We love the village of Monistrol!

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A light bag of less than 9 kg is just essential to take full advantage of this beautiful path!

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15.0 km

View of Saint-Privat-d'Allier on the Camino de Santiago

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Coming over a hill on the Way of St. James, you have a very beautiful view over Saint-Privat-d'Allier

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19.3 km

Eiffel Bridge, Monistrol-d'Allier

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You wouldn't expect to find an Eiffel bridge in the heart of Haute-Loire! The Eiffel company obtained the contract in 1887 for the construction of this bridge over the Allier …

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22.7 km

Saint James Chapel of Rochegude

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Chapelle Saint-Jacques de Rochegude It is located at an altitude of 967 m. These remains are the last witness to an ancient fortress which dominated the Allier valley and the …

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27.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.55 km

9.35 km

5.54 km

2.19 km

688 m

Surfaces

6.87 km

6.29 km

5.42 km

5.17 km

2.22 km

1.00 km

351 m

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Highest point (1,030 m)

Lowest point (590 m)

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