Gorges du Vizery – Champdieu Priory loop from Montbrison

Gorges du Vizery – Champdieu Priory loop from Montbrison

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Gorges du Vizery – Champdieu Priory loop from Montbrison

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44.5km

760m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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1.19 km

Collegiate Church of Our Lady of Hope, Montbrison

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The Notre-Dame-d'Espérance Collegiate Church is the largest Gothic church in the Loire department. The construction of this Gothic church spanned almost two centuries (1223-1466). With its beautiful architecture, it is …

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7.02 km

Gorges du Vizery

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Magnificent gorges in a kind of small canyon. The road winds along the water. The road is little frequented, a paradise for cyclists!

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37.7 km

Champdieu Priory

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Former Benedictine priory founded around the year 1000 and restored in the 1970s. Today it hosts guided tours, exhibitions, concerts, association events and private events.

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42.6 km

View of Montbrison

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Montbrison, the historic capital of Forez, is rich in heritage sites not to be missed. The town center of Montbrison with its shopping streets and alleys, its lively terraces, is a lively and friendly place.

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44.5 km

End point

Train Station

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