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Croix des Gardes Pass – View of the Château de Buron loop from Sauxillanges

Croix des Gardes Pass – View of the Château de Buron loop from Sauxillanges

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Croix des Gardes Pass – View of the Château de Buron loop from Sauxillanges

02:15

45.7km

680m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional Livradois-Forez

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Parking

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13.3 km

Croix des Gardes Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This pass culminates at an altitude of 654 meters. Of medium difficulty, it offers you a breathtaking 360-degree view at its summit.

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16.2 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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34.6 km

View of the old suspension bridge of Parentignat

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This old suspension bridge linked Issoire on the left bank and Parentignat on the right bank. It was the first in 1831 which made it possible to cross the Allier, …

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38.2 km

View of Usson from the Via Allier

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This section of the Via Allier offers a view of the village of Usson, perched on its volcanic peak. It is one of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France."

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45.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.7 km

1.04 km

939 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.4 km

317 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

37°C

19°C

26 %

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Croix des Gardes Pass – View of the Château de Buron loop from Sauxillanges

Croix des Gardes Pass

View of the Château de Buron

View of the old suspension bridge of Parentignat

View of Usson from the Via Allier

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