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The pit of hell – Riot Pass loop from Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

The pit of hell – Riot Pass loop from Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux

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The pit of hell – Riot Pass loop from Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux

03:24

40.4km

850m

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 24, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Pilat

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10.1 km

The pit of hell

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Hi very nice course very difficult passages but I took advantage of it 👌🤟🤟

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12.9 km

Le Pas du Riot

Lake

13.5 km

Riot Pass

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following the Furan is a "source" of discoveries, dams, aqueduct, penstock...

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16.3 km

Souvignet bridge

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nikel recovery

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17.2 km

Wilderness waterfall

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Magnificent little detour.
Follow my next route named "La Magnifique", with a return via Planfoy

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17.5 km

Ruins

31.7 km

Rochetaillée Pilat and Back

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32.0 km

La Roche Corbière Castle

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Bring a sweater!

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32.5 km

View of Rochetaillée

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33.4 km

Stone Archway in Parc Naturel Régional du Pilat

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40.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

8.30 km

6.35 km

5.17 km

4.68 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.2 km

15.5 km

947 m

372 m

221 m

132 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 27 August

26°C

15°C

62 %

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The pit of hell – Riot Pass loop from Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux

The pit of hell

Riot Pass

Souvignet bridge

Wilderness waterfall

Rochetaillée Pilat and Back

La Roche Corbière Castle

View of Rochetaillée

Stone Archway in Parc Naturel Régional du Pilat

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