La Croix du Chat Blanc – Vichy Montagne FFC MTB area

Mountain biking trails

La Croix du Chat Blanc – Vichy Montagne FFC MTB area

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La Croix du Chat Blanc – Vichy Montagne FFC MTB area

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38.3km

1,170m

Mountain biking

This beautiful, long loop leads to the discovery of many of the key sites of the Bourbonnaise Mountains. This hilly trail features an avenue of centuries-old beech trees, a peat bog, a lake, and breathtaking panoramas.

The trail starts at the church square in Châtel-Montagne. The first section of the…

by Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Tourisme

Last updated: May 4, 2025

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 21.4 km for 267 m

Waypoints

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16.0 km

Plateau de la Verrerie

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If you are looking for a hiking adventure in a unique and wild landscape, you should visit the Verrerie plateau, a natural site protected by Natura 2000. This plateau is …

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20.7 km

Allée des hêtres tortueux

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If you are looking for a magical hike in the Montagne Bourbonnaise, you must not miss the Alley of tortuous beech trees. This old path, near the hamlet of Bletterie, …

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30.2 km

Views of Lake Saint-Clément

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By the path that descends from the Vignaud wood borrowed from the GR 3, you benefit from pleasant views of the artificial lake of Saint-Clément. You can go down to …

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38.1 km

Place de l'Église de Châtel-Montagne

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The church square is well worth a visit for a picnic. It has a playground, a beautiful view of the valley, restaurants, and cafes.

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38.3 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

10.3 km

6.35 km

2.44 km

Surfaces

17.6 km

12.5 km

3.94 km

3.19 km

1.06 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,020 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

10°C

6°C

94 %

Additional weather tips

It’s set to rain on your activity. Pack a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

March 25, 2025

This beautiful, long loop leads to the discovery of many of the key sites of the Bourbonnaise Mountains. This hilly trail features an avenue of centuries-old beech trees, a peat bog, a lake, and breathtaking panoramas.
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The trail starts at the church square in Châtel-Montagne. The first section of the

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