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Saint Michael's Chapel – Old bridge of Brives (ruins) loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

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Saint Michael's Chapel – Old bridge of Brives (ruins) loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

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4.7

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145

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Saint Michael's Chapel – Old bridge of Brives (ruins) loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

02:12

31.9km

290m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: August 25, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 408 m for 108 m

After 6.18 km for 219 m

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462 m

Saint Michael's Chapel

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This very striking rock needle near Le Puy-en-Velay, crowned with a chapel, is dedicated to the Archangel Michael / Michel. After a strenuous day of pilgrimage it takes a little bit of effort to make the ascent here, but without exception all of our small group of pilgrims have conquered the steps and were thrilled by this simply designed Romanesque chapel, which offers a wonderful calm and prayer atmosphere .
About the patronage: The name Michael / Michel (coming from Hebrew) means "Who is like God?". He is often depicted - on paintings or as a statue - with a flaming sword, or occasionally a lance. Michael is - together with Raphael, Gabriel and Uriel - one of the four archangels who (according to human imagination) occupy the highest rank in the heavenly hierarchy of angelic beings. Their common feast day in the saints calendar is September 29th.

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Saint Michael's Rock

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This very striking rock needle near Le Puy-en-Velay, crowned with a chapel, is dedicated to the Archangel Michael / Michel. After a strenuous day of pilgrimage, it takes a little effort to make the climb here, but without exception all of our small group of pilgrims conquered the steps and were delighted by this simply designed Romanesque chapel, which offers a wonderful atmosphere of peace and prayer.

On the patronage: The name Michael / Michel (from Hebrew) means "Who is like God?". He is often depicted - in paintings or as a statue - with a flaming sword, or occasionally a lance. Michael is - together with Raphael, Gabriel and Uriel - one of the four archangels who (according to human belief) occupy the highest rank in the heavenly hierarchy of angelic beings. Their common feast day in the calendar of saints is September 29th.

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5.19 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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6.80 km

Old bridge of Brives (ruins)

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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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7.03 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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10.2 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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18.8 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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20.6 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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31.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

9.52 km

2.99 km

2.62 km

1.87 km

271 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

7.61 km

6.54 km

3.82 km

214 m

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (600 m)

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Saint Michael's Chapel – Old bridge of Brives (ruins) loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

Saint Michael's Chapel

Saint Michael's Rock

Pont de la Chartreuse

Old bridge of Brives (ruins)

Brives-Charensac old bridge

Voie Verte du Velay

Taulhac Tunnel – Velay Greenway

View of the Loire Valley

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