Rochebut Dam – The old mill of Sault loop from Les Linards

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Rochebut Dam – The old mill of Sault loop from Les Linards

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Rochebut Dam – The old mill of Sault loop from Les Linards

03:29

51.8km

750m

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 15, 2026

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Bus stop

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1.07 km

Sault Pond

Highlight • Lake

Very nice pond just outside Montluçon with a small beach, two restaurants, picnic tables. You can go around it by a wide path.

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4.34 km

Le Cher

Lake

5.13 km

Wilson Park

Highlight • Other

Beautiful park, a small idyll of peace

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5.30 km

Medieval town and gateway to Auvergne, marked by the Bourbons. It is dominated by an imposing castle, that of Louis II of Bourbon. Stroll through the medieval Saint-Pierre district, before taking a break on the lawns of the Wilson garden.

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5.84 km

View of the Château of the Dukes of Bourbon

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The castle of the Dukes of Bourbon was built in 1370 and then restored by Louis II of Bourbon. He made it his favorite residence. From the square, below, where …

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11.0 km

Electricity

Highlight • Other

next to bus stop

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16.6 km

Croix des Oyaroux

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24.5 km

Rochebut Dam

Highlight • Gorge

Impressive dam on the Cher forming a 178 hectare lake, in the immediate vicinity of the Cher gorges.

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50.8 km

The old mill of Sault

Highlight • Historical Site

The old mill in Sault dates from the 12th century and was influenced by different monastic orders. The hike is suitable for all fitness levels and can be done in any season.

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