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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Clermont-Ferrand

View of the Château de Busséol – Château de Lachaux loop from Vic-le-Comte

Bike touring routes & trails

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Clermont-Ferrand

View of the Château de Busséol – Château de Lachaux loop from Vic-le-Comte

Hard

17

riders

View of the Château de Busséol – Château de Lachaux loop from Vic-le-Comte

04:20

62.1km

1,110m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Parc naturel régional Livradois-Forez

Waypoints

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Train Station

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8.28 km

View of the Château de Busséol

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The Château de Busséol was built in 1170. It is located on a small volcanic mound and overlooks the Liomagne. It was previously the home of several kings and queens of France.

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19.3 km

Panoramic view of the Notre-Dame de Roche plateau

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If you are looking for a picturesque stopover by bike, you can go to the panoramic view of the Notre-Dame de Roche plateau. This is a hilltop viewpoint that offers …

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29.4 km

Château de Lachaux

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La Chaux-Montgros Castle is a 16th century castle and a rare example of a building combining medieval and Renaissance styles, influenced by Italian art. You can admire its three towers, …

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46.4 km

Col de la Croix des Gardes

Mountain Pass

5

49.0 km

View of the Château de Buron

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You should definitely stop here to admire the views of Château de Buron, a ruined medieval castle perched on a volcanic peak. The castle was built in the 13th century …

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52.8 km

View of the Suspension Bridge Over the River

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7

53.0 km

Pretty village of Coudes

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8

58.5 km

Château de Chadieu

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Very nice castle with nice park for a little meal break, there are little chamois on site 🐐

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9

60.0 km

Voie verte entre Pont de Longues et Chadieu

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Whatever the weather conditions, it is always possible. However, as soon as the weather is nice, attendance increases!

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62.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.5 km

3.32 km

1.59 km

1.05 km

366 m

210 m

Surfaces

51.1 km

9.52 km

1.41 km

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Highest point (670 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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Sunday 24 May

33°C

13°C

13 %

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