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Saint-Alyre-D'Arlanc

Lavoûte-Chilhac – Col des Pradeaux loop from Saint-Alyre d'Arlanc

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Road cycling routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Ambert
Saint-Alyre-D'Arlanc

Lavoûte-Chilhac – Col des Pradeaux loop from Saint-Alyre d'Arlanc

Hard

8

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Lavoûte-Chilhac – Col des Pradeaux loop from Saint-Alyre d'Arlanc

10:36

204km

3,220m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 3, 2026

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After 78.9 km for 56 m

After 170 km for 167 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

40.8 km

Chilhac Village and Basalt Columns

Highlight • Settlement

Overlooking the Allier, this small village built on volcanic rock is magnificent, whether you are on its heights or near the river bed.

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2

45.7 km

Lavoûte-Chilhac

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Magnificent village on a meander of the Allier, in the heart of which dominates the Sainte-Croix de La Volte priory, founded in 1025.

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3

53.2 km

Blot Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

View of the Blot cliffs from the road (very pleasant by bike, and little traffic). These cliffs are called basalt columns. They are made of basalt, volcanic rock made from cooled magma.

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104 km

Menhir de la Pierre Plantée

Archaeological Site

139 km

Forêt sectionale de l'Estival

Forest

141 km

Ruins

Ruins

150 km

Col de Chemintrand

Mountain Pass

160 km

Col de Chougoirand

Mountain Pass

9

162 km

Col des Pradeaux

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col des Pradeaux is located at an altitude of 1,195 meters. It connects the Ance valley and the Dore valley. An inn located at the pass allows you to take a short break before resuming your journey.

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10

169 km

1900 School Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

This museum is an authentic school from the 1900s. You can visit the classrooms, write with a pen, see period toys...

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11

176 km

Saint-Jean Church, Ambert

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The Saint-Jean church is a catholic church in Ambert. It was built between 1471 and 1518. It is classified as a historical monument.

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197 km

SMGF de Mayres

Forest

B

204 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

193 km

10.5 km

1.28 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

171 km

32.6 km

286 m

223 m

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Highest point (1,210 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

11°C

2°C

88 %

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