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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Allier Valley – V70 – Saint-André Church of Prades loop from Venteuges

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Allier Valley – V70 – Saint-André Church of Prades loop from Venteuges

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Allier Valley – V70 – Saint-André Church of Prades loop from Venteuges

02:50

39.2km

820m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Restaurant

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14.1 km

Saint-Arcons-d'Allier

Highlight • Settlement

The village stands on a basalt spur at the confluence of the Fioule and the Allier. This old town is home to an astonishing fragmented hotel, symbol of a certain …

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17.7 km

Allier Valley – V70

Highlight • Cycleway

Beautiful tour on the cycle route V70 along the Allier valley to Prades, where you go up the Col de Peyra Taillard pass (1155 m).

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21.6 km

Saint-André Church of Prades

Highlight • Religious Site

The current church was built in the 11th century by very influential families. It was undoubtedly an important place of passage. It depended on the Cluniac monastery of Sainte-Croix de …

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21.8 km

Basalt Columns and Fountain of Prades

Highlight • Natural Monument

Tap fresh water from the spring, rest on the bench by the Allier, cross the bridge and admire the impressive hexagonal basalt blocks from the suddenly cooled volcanic vents - then it's time for the winding climb to the Col.

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22.0 km

Across the bridge at Prades

Highlight • Trail

beautiful view of the Allier, which even reveals a nice beach and ford here.

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22.0 km

Basalt Cliffs and River Descent Between Saugues and Prades

Highlight • Gorge

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39.2 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.8 km

399 m

Surfaces

26.3 km

12.8 km

181 m

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Friday 3 July

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