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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Montluçon and the Bourbons castle — loop in the Val de Cher

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Montluçon and the Bourbons castle — loop in the Val de Cher

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5.0

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Montluçon and the Bourbons castle — loop in the Val de Cher

03:08

47.6km

640m

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: June 7, 2024

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 53 m for 11 m

After 47.5 km for 11 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.14 km

Montluçon - Old town

Highlight • Settlement

Medieval town and gateway to Auvergne, marked by the Bourbons. It is dominated by an imposing castle, that of Louis II of Bourbon. Stroll through the medieval Saint-Pierre district, before taking a break on the lawns of the Wilson garden.

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2.04 km

View of the Château of the Dukes of Bourbon

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The castle of the Dukes of Bourbon was built in 1370 and then restored by Louis II of Bourbon. He made it his favorite residence. From the square, below, where …

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6.13 km

Sault Pond

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Very nice pond just outside Montluçon with a small beach, two restaurants, picnic tables. You can go around it by a wide path.

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20.8 km

Rochebut Dam

Highlight • Monument

Impressive dam on the Cher forming a 178 hectare lake, in the immediate vicinity of the Cher gorges.

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47.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.1 km

7.10 km

1.80 km

1.16 km

272 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.7 km

6.03 km

2.09 km

540 m

101 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

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Montluçon and the Bourbons castle — loop in the Val de Cher

Montluçon - Old town

View of the Château of the Dukes of Bourbon

Sault Pond

Rochebut Dam

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