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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Montbrison
Andrézieux-Bouthéon

Essalois Castle – Essalois Castle loop from Andrézieux

Hard

5.0

(1)

45

riders

Essalois Castle – Essalois Castle loop from Andrézieux

02:56

35.3km

480m

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 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 29.2 km for 77 m

After 32.6 km for 51 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

5.60 km

Canal du Forez

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The Canal du Forez is 44 kilometers long. It plays an important role in the irrigation of the lands of the plain, since it is the main water resource of the Forez basin. It is ideal for a walk.

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2

7.60 km

Forez Canal Towpath

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the cycle path is not always accessible from both sides of the canal, please note

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3

23.0 km

Essalois Castle

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superb

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4

23.3 km

Essalois Castle

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Warning! The climb to the castle is impassable by bike.
Passages at 17%, sandy path, large stones and ruts. It looks more like a dried-up torrent bed than a path.
A real pain on a bike with panniers

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5

27.5 km

Chemin de la Tuillerie

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Gravel

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6

32.4 km

B

35.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

12.4 km

5.32 km

4.25 km

752 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.2 km

10.0 km

7.59 km

404 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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Wednesday 15 July

33°C

18°C

81 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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