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Via Allier – View of Vichy loop from Gannat

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Via Allier – View of Vichy loop from Gannat

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Via Allier – View of Vichy loop from Gannat

08:50

143km

550m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 15 m for 29 m

After 65.6 km for 13 m

After 65.8 km for 13 m

After 143 km for 29 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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43.1 km

Forteresse de Billy

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This high place in Bourbon history is built in the center of the village on a circular mound. Listed as a historic monument, the fortress can be visited all year round.

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44.1 km

Via Allier

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Section of the Via Allier, on the banks of the river of the same name between Billy and Vichy. Don't forget to fill your water bottles at the Halles des …

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56.9 km

Vichy Saint Yorre

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60.0 km

View of Vichy

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From the bridge, you can admire the panorama of the city of Vichy. Don't hesitate to cross to stroll through this pretty spa town.

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65.7 km

L'Allier

Lake

71.9 km

Saint-Sylvestre Hydromineral Station

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At this point, you can see one of Vichy's natural springs. Now cut off, it houses a fresco depicting the city's thermal history.

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77.1 km

View of Château de Maulmont

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Located on the outskirts of the royal domain of Randan, the castle enjoys a breathtaking view of the Allier. Previously, it was the hunting lodge of Princess Adelaide, sister of King Louis-Philippe.

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103 km

The lantern of the dead at Culhat

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This Romanesque style turret dates from the 12th century. It measures almost four meters high and was built from cut stone from the Ravel quarries located less than 15 kilometers …

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116 km

La grande Tannerie

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Large building overlooking the Morge, witness to the industrial and artisanal past of the town of Maringues.

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143 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

85.3 km

25.8 km

11.5 km

10.7 km

5.41 km

4.61 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

93.3 km

26.1 km

12.8 km

9.72 km

1.38 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Friday 3 July

31°C

14°C

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Via Allier – View of Vichy loop from Gannat

Forteresse de Billy

Via Allier

Vichy Saint Yorre

View of Vichy

Saint-Sylvestre Hydromineral Station

View of Château de Maulmont

The lantern of the dead at Culhat

La grande Tannerie

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