Viewpoint overlooking Châteldon – Châteldon Castle loop from Puy-Guillaume

Viewpoint overlooking Châteldon – Châteldon Castle loop from Puy-Guillaume

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Viewpoint overlooking Châteldon – Châteldon Castle loop from Puy-Guillaume

03:50

83.5km

930m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

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Parc naturel régional Livradois-Forez

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4.86 km

Viewpoint overlooking Châteldon

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Châteldon is a charming medieval town nestled in lush greenery at the foot of the Bois Noirs massif. Listed in the Small towns of character®

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5.24 km

Châteldon Castle

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Châteldon is a very pretty village located between the Dore valley and the foothills of the Bois Noirs, in the territory of the Livradois-Forez Regional Natural Park. It enjoys a …

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5.39 km

Vauziron Valley

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Very pretty road along the Vauziron in the shelter of the trees.
Attention rather demanding in the direction Châteldon-Lachaux. On the first half the bitumen is brand new, a treat!

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21.8 km

Plantade Pass

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Nice pass at 870m referenced to the Puy de Dôme cyclo-passes
Very nice gradual climb on the Palladuct side

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22.0 km

High vantage point over the Bourbonnaise mountains

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From the Col de la Plantade and taking the direction of La Guillermie, in the descent, the view will emerge on your left. It is possible to continue a little …

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33.6 km

Arronnes

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Beautiful descent between Ferrières and Arronnes

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41.5 km

Saint-Léger Church of Arronnes

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A pretty little town located on the banks of the Sichon River. Don't miss its Romanesque church of Saint-Léger and the medieval garden to the south of the building. The …

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73.4 km

View of Château de Maulmont

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Located on the outskirts of the royal domain of Randan, the castle enjoys a breathtaking view of the Allier. Previously, it was the hunting lodge of Princess Adelaide, sister of King Louis-Philippe.

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