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Col de la Croix du Planil – Dam loop from Saint-Chamond

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Col de la Croix du Planil – Dam loop from Saint-Chamond

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66

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Col de la Croix du Planil – Dam loop from Saint-Chamond

03:32

48.5km

1,030m

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: August 5, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional du Pilat

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

5.18 km

Soulages Dam

Highlight • Monument

The Soulages dam is unlike other dams in the region with its impressive arched construction.

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2

6.75 km

Rive dam spillway

Highlight • Structure

The Rive dam discharges its waters into the Gier reservoir which itself relies on the Soulages dam further south. The view from the dam allows you to see the downstream dam and the Gier water reservoir.

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3

6.91 km

Climb to Planil from the Dam

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

nice & quiet climb

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4

13.9 km

Col de la Croix du Planil

Highlight • Mountain Pass

La Croix du Planil is located at the top of the Col of the same name. Located at a crossroads, it marks the landscape limit between the Versants du Gier and the Crêts, on either side of the pass.

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5

32.8 km

La Terrasse-sur-Dorlay

Highlight • Settlement

6

33.6 km

Dam

Highlight • Other

Small dam to discover

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34.2 km

Retenue du Dorlay

Lake

B

48.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.8 km

3.88 km

261 m

226 m

175 m

142 m

Surfaces

47.2 km

595 m

422 m

177 m

< 100 m

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Friday 16 October

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