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: June 20, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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5.40 km
View of the Loire Valley
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5.58 km
Coubon to Brives-Charensac Greenway
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There, the path is a natural path if I may say so where you will find stones but not smooth ground as you can find on the greenways. There are about 4 and a half km of this stone path.
Then after going through a tunnel towards Lantriac, the path is much more passable.
After there is a fork on the right, we cross a road and take a small path for 150 to 200 m which can be cluttered with vegetation, but it is passable.
After a climb, we come to a path where there are stones. The climb can be difficult if you do not have electric assistance, or a low level of fitness.
Then we join a road for 150 to 200 m before turning left and enjoying a phenomenal panorama.
Then a descent where you have to take your time, a crossing of a very pleasant little village and a very smooth path but in which there can be difficulties on the ground.
After we join a charming little road before making a small climb to join a small path for a few hundred meters around Arsac.
Then the descent on Coubon, and the climb to join the departure car park. Be careful the climb is steep at times.
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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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17.5 km
Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m
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19.7 km
Taulhac Tunnel – 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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27.0 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
23.0 km
2.64 km
857 m
406 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
23.0 km
3.00 km
864 m
119 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (840 m)
Lowest point (600 m)
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Sunday 21 June
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