Old bridge of Brives (ruins) – Voie verte du Velay loop from Velay

France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Le Puy-en-Velay

Saint-Germain-Laprade

Old bridge of Brives (ruins) – Voie verte du Velay loop from Velay

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Old bridge of Brives (ruins) – Voie verte du Velay loop from Velay

02:57

45.3km

630m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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 25, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Monts d'Ardèche

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10.9 km

Old bridge of Brives (ruins)

Highlight • Historical Site

This stone bridge, once an important crossing, is now partly collapsed, but its still visible arches offer a fascinating spectacle. Walking around the ruins, one can admire the tranquil beauty of the river flowing below, surrounded by lush vegetation.

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11.2 km

Brives-Charensac old bridge

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Brives Charensac a small village with a great view of the Loire.

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12.0 km

Voie verte du Velay

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Velay greenway follows the old railway line from Puy-en-Velay to Langogne. Leaving the town, the route runs along the Loire and offers beautiful views of the river.

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17.1 km

View of the Loire Valley

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A beautiful view of the Loire Valley from the Velay greenway.

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17.3 km

Coubon to Brives-Charensac Greenway

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From the parking lot of the Coubon train station, a little warm-up by going down the greenway to Brives Charensac where there is a small crossing of the Loire then …

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18.6 km

Coubon

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Coubon is a small Loire village full of character located in Velay. Behind the bustling city center rich in shops and services, the Saint-Georges church has a magnificent facade of Romanesque architecture.

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