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Col de la Rivière Noire – Col de la Croix du Sud loop from Monts de la Madeleine

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Col de la Rivière Noire – Col de la Croix du Sud loop from Monts de la Madeleine

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Col de la Rivière Noire – Col de la Croix du Sud loop from Monts de la Madeleine

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24.9km

390m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

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11.6 km

Viewpoint

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From this place, located just before the true highest point of the plateau, one enjoys an unobstructed view of the Roannais, the Alps and the regions of Auvergne.

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View of the Plateau de la Verrerie

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The Glassworks Plateau is located at an altitude of 1,015 meters. It is a large open plateau in the Magdalen Mountains. The landscape is wild and relatively unspoiled.

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14.5 km

Col de la Rivière Noire

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The Col La Rivière Noire from Les Villards is 14.19km long with a total drop of 631m. The average gradient is 4.45% with maximum gradients of 7%.

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Routing

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At this sign go straight ahead I turned left and that was a big mistake

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Col de la Croix du Sud

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The Col de la Croix du Sud from Saint-Bonnet-des-Quarts is 12 kilometers long with a total elevation gain of 398 meters. The average gradient is 3% with maximum gradients of 6%.

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24.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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24.8 km

145 m

Surfaces

24.2 km

679 m

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Highest point (1,010 m)

Lowest point (730 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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Col de la Rivière Noire – Col de la Croix du Sud loop from Monts de la Madeleine

Viewpoint

View of the Plateau de la Verrerie

Col de la Rivière Noire

Routing

Col de la Croix du Sud

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