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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Le Puy-en-Velay

Le Puy-En-Velay

Voie verte du Velay – Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m loop from La Saveyre

Mountain biking trails

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Le Puy-en-Velay

Le Puy-En-Velay

Voie verte du Velay – Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m loop from La Saveyre

Easy

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Voie verte du Velay – Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m loop from La Saveyre

01:31

21.7km

270m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 5.17 km for 9 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

5.68 km

Sainte-Claire Convent of Le Puy-en-Velay

Highlight • Religious Site

The monastery was built in the 15th century and has been frequently enlarged thereafter. Thus, one can admire there buildings and decorations of various periods between the 15th and the 18th century.

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2

5.78 km

Renaissance Trompe-l'Œil Fresco, Le Puy-en-Velay

Highlight • Monument

Also interesting is the presentation of modern pilgrims among historical residents and professional groups of the city.

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3

9.81 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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4

14.9 km

View of the Loire Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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5

15.1 km

Coubon to Brives-Charensac Greenway

Highlight • Cycleway

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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6

16.8 km

Taulhac Tunnel – Velay Greenway

Highlight • Structure

Old railway tunnel on the Velay greenway, at an altitude of 1141m. A little further you pass through two other equally impressive tunnels, those of Riou and Maplas.

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7

19.7 km

View of the Meygal Mountain Range

Highlight • Viewpoint

Superb view of the Auvergne mountains on the Velay greenway. With a small bench to take a break!

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8

21.1 km

Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m

Highlight • Other

Medieval atmosphere in the tunnels

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21.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.83 km

4.86 km

3.14 km

2.64 km

2.23 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.75 km

4.76 km

4.50 km

4.44 km

309 m

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Sunday 18 October

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4°C

90 %

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