Trail Around the Pond loop from Firminy

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Trail Around the Pond loop from Firminy

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4.8

(5)

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Trail Around the Pond loop from Firminy

03:08

43.5km

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: September 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Réserve naturelle des gorges de la Loire

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.72 km

Bois du Four

Forest

11.6 km

Viewpoint

12.2 km

Tour de Chambles - Panoramic view over the gorges

Highlight • Historical Site

Do you dare to climb the tower and contemplate a magnificent 360 degree view?

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20.1 km

Panoramic view of the island of Grangent

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Panoramic view of the island of Grangent and the Loire, next to the dam. At the gates of the Regional Nature Reserve of the Loire gorges.

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21.9 km

Splendid View of the Dam and the Loire

Highlight • Viewpoint

36.7 km

Trail Around the Pond

Highlight • Trail

a slightly more confidential alternative to the main path, on the other side of the ponds

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39.2 km

Roche La M. greenway (southern section)

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tunnel => recommended headlamp

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43.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.1 km

8.05 km

2.38 km

1.94 km

1.60 km

517 m

Surfaces

31.6 km

7.28 km

3.62 km

405 m

312 m

Elevation

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

12°C

4°C

73 %

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Trail Around the Pond loop from Firminy

Tour de Chambles - Panoramic view over the gorges

Panoramic view of the island of Grangent

Splendid View of the Dam and the Loire

Trail Around the Pond

Roche La M. greenway (southern section)

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