Old bridge of Brives (ruins) – Voie verte du Velay loop from Coubon

Old bridge of Brives (ruins) – Voie verte du Velay loop from Coubon

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Old bridge of Brives (ruins) – Voie verte du Velay loop from Coubon

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26.6km

220m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.36 km for 125 m

After 8.96 km for 233 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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277 m

View of the Loire Valley

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

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7.14 km

Pont de la Chartreuse

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15th century bridge over the Loire, now reserved for pedestrians and cyclists. The coating is in old cobblestones

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8.29 km

Brives-Charensac old bridge

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Brives Charensac a small village with a great view of the Loire.

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8.51 km

This stone bridge, once an important crossing, is now partly collapsed, but its still visible arches offer a fascinating spectacle. Walking around the ruins, one can admire the tranquil beauty of the river flowing below, surrounded by lush vegetation.

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11.2 km

Voie Verte du Velay

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An official flyer for the V73, in French, but you can still see a lot on the graphics and the pictures

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21.2 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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26.5 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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