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Chaubouret Cross – Rochetaillée Castle loop from Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Chaubouret Cross – Rochetaillée Castle loop from Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux

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Chaubouret Cross – Rochetaillée Castle loop from Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux

02:59

53.0km

1,120m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 43.8 km for 64 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

5.80 km

Saint Chamond tourist route

Highlight (Segment) • Other

The Route Touristique de Saint Chamond is a quiet road with lovely views of the surrounding hills and Saint-Etienne in the valley below. There is less traffic on this road, and the road gradually climbs and descends as you go.

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2

16.7 km

Vertical Slide, Parc Novacierie

Highlight • Structure

A lethal-looking slide in Novacierie Park in Saint Chamond.

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3

20.4 km

Soulages Dam

Highlight • Monument

The Soulages dam is unlike other dams in the region with its impressive arched construction.

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4

22.0 km

Rive dam spillway

Highlight • Structure

The Rive dam discharges its waters into the Gier reservoir which itself relies on the Soulages dam further south. The view from the dam allows you to see the downstream dam and the Gier water reservoir.

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5

32.2 km

La Petite Roche

Highlight • Restaurant

Restaurant/café in Croix de Chabouret. The blueberry tart is excellent.

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6

32.4 km

Chaubouret Cross

Highlight • Natural Monument

Magnificent panoramas of the Alps, the Rhône valley, Pilat and the Monts du Vivarais, almost a 360°!

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7

43.8 km

Rochetaillée Castle

Highlight • Castle

The Château de Rochetaillée-sur-Saône sits on a hill high above the city and the river. The castle was built in the 12th century, became state property after the French Revolution …

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8

52.9 km

Saint-Étienne-Châteaucreux Station

Highlight • Rest Area

You can also play the piano in this station and seating areas invite you to linger.

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B

53.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.0 km

11.9 km

4.74 km

277 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.0 km

2.69 km

213 m

147 m

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Highest point (1,200 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

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Wednesday 28 October

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