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Blue Lake – Saint-Julien-Chapteuil loop from Saint-Étienne-Lardeyrol

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Mountain biking trails
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Le Puy-en-Velay
Saint-Pierre-Eynac

Blue Lake – Saint-Julien-Chapteuil loop from Saint-Étienne-Lardeyrol

Hard

11

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Blue Lake – Saint-Julien-Chapteuil loop from Saint-Étienne-Lardeyrol

06:07

61.3km

1,590m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 12.6 km for 246 m

After 52.4 km for 110 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

12.9 km

Le Ranc

Highlight • Summit

The trail isn't always easy to spot (hike done in a bit of snow).
The summit is rather flat, making it difficult to pinpoint the exact "summit."
The view is largely obscured by trees.

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2

25.8 km

Blue Lake

Highlight • Lake

This former phonolite slate quarry became, after abandonment of the extraction site, Lac Bleu. Nearby, large rock walls display the traces left by generations of lauzerons who succeeded one another …

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3

26.1 km

The return route via La Chèze is magnificent! Superb views!

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4

39.0 km

Mill and path along the Sumène river

Highlight (Segment) • Other

A superb path to do in the downward direction. Some portions are technical and require a certain level to descend. By dismounting it is doable but it is not for beginners

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5

42.9 km

Saint-Julien-Chapteuil

Highlight • Settlement

The church of Saint-Julien-Chapteuil is very imposing and bears some resemblance to the cathedral of Le-Puy-en-Velay. The church is located on a hill that can be reached from two sides …

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6

48.0 km

Cirque de Billère

Highlight • Gorge

Impressive rock blocks to see!

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7

56.4 km

Small unexpected bridge

Highlight • Other

B

61.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.5 km

15.6 km

10.5 km

3.77 km

966 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.0 km

18.3 km

9.21 km

5.34 km

2.18 km

814 m

557 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,350 m)

Lowest point (680 m)

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