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Balbigny

La Roche Castle – Chessieux Viaduct loop from Balbigny

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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Roanne
Balbigny

La Roche Castle – Chessieux Viaduct loop from Balbigny

Moderate

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19

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La Roche Castle – Chessieux Viaduct loop from Balbigny

02:29

39.4km

410m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 28, 2026

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 36.7 km for 213 m

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Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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16.5 km

La Roche Castle

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The 17th-century Château de la Roche, with its tower and keep, is the landmark of the Loire Gorge. Its atypical location in the heart of the Loire River makes it an exceptional sight.

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19.6 km

Snowshoe view

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30.8 km

Pinay Bridge over the Loire

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The view from a bridge over the Loire. It is a quiet road on the Balbigny/Pinay cycle path.

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34.3 km

Chessieux Viaduct

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It is a magnificent viaduct which has a bike passage on a quiet little road above the Loire, formerly the "Tacot" railway line. The views over the Loire are impressive …

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38.8 km

Saint-Thurin Church

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The church dates back to the 19th century and was restored in 1998. It is dedicated to Saint Taurin. The bell tower resembles a square defensive tower. Columns separate the vaults, and the choir is circular.

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39.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.2 km

810 m

119 m

110 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.0 km

2.90 km

439 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 21 October

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