Paul Barge Arboretum – Beau Louis Pass loop from Lavoine

Paul Barge Arboretum – Beau Louis Pass loop from Lavoine

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Paul Barge Arboretum – Beau Louis Pass loop from Lavoine

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25.4km

700m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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43 m

Forêt des Bois Noirs

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The immense Bois Noirs forest offers several cycling and hiking trails for nature lovers.

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9.17 km

Ferrières-sur-Sichon

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Ferrières-sur-Sichon is the only commune in the Montagne Bourbonnaise to have preserved three of its castles: that of Bourg (16th century), that of Chappes (15th) and that of Montgilbert (13th).

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10.2 km

The Paul Barge Arboretum is a municipal arboretum and a natural space where you can discover six hectares of vegetation. You will find various species of trees there, native or exotic, such as the ginkgo biloba and the tulip tree.

You can also enjoy the three trails, the herbarium and the wood exhibitions which highlight the forest environment. The arboretum is open every day for free, allowing you to take your time and admire the beauty of nature.

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13.4 km

Chemin de la Ligue

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The descent of the Chemin de la Ligue, along the wind farm, is pure gravel pleasure.

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18.4 km

Chemin de la Ligue wind turbines

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At the crest of Chemin de la Ligue, the tops of the trees are not the only ones nourished by the wind. Here, you walk at the foot of the wind turbines. Immense, they impress as much by their size as by the monotonous sound they emit.

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