Saint-Genès-Champespe – Entraigues Waterfall loop from La Tour-d'Auvergne
Saint-Genès-Champespe – Entraigues Waterfall loop from La Tour-d'Auvergne
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Saint-Genès-Champespe – Entraigues Waterfall loop from La Tour-d'Auvergne
02:47
54.5km
830m
Road cycling
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: August 15, 2026
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After 31.4 km for 353 m
After 33.1 km for 288 m
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Parking
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19.7 km
Saint-Genès-Champespe
Highlight • Religious Site
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30.4 km
Egliseneuve d'Entraigues
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31.6 km
Entraigues Waterfall
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32.3 km
Entraygues Waterfalls and Lake
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41.9 km
Ravel
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The Sancy massif was at the time the limit of the Arvern country. In 870, the lord of Entraigues built the castle of Ravel which played an important role during the Hundred Years' War. Deserters from the English army of Robert Knolles beaten in the battle northeast of Besse-en-Chandesse came to take refuge there in 1354.
The Château de Ravel was better known as the Château de la Reine Margot. Marguerite de Valois, in disgrace, stayed there and it was long claimed that she devoured children there. It was in 1624 that Cardinal Richelieu gave the order to destroy the castle.
Today, only a few ruins remain, the revolution of 1789 having completed its demolition.
In 1782, the town had no school, charity establishment or brotherhood. The priest was appointed by the chapter of Vic-le-Comte.
From 1790 to 1800, Picherande was part of the canton of Egliseneuve d'Entraigues, abolished under the consulate.
In the 19th century, Picherande was characterized by rural exodus, young people moving to the city: Clermont-Ferrand and Paris in particular.
Today, the Château de Ravel is getting a second lease of life, thanks to the CHAZAL family who have been renovating the building since 2009 in the hope of making it habitable. The future 700 m² of living space overlooks the surrounding hills and offers a panorama that is as peaceful as it is unique.
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54.5 km
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Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
54.1 km
363 m
107 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
50.2 km
3.64 km
679 m
107 m
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