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Langeac

Lavoûte-Chilhac – Chilhac loop from Langeac

Hard

5.0

(1)

19

riders

Lavoûte-Chilhac – Chilhac loop from Langeac

03:09

48.4km

630m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: March 21, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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595 m

Langeac

Highlight • Settlement

The town of Langeac is in the heart of the Allier gorges. You can practice many activities on the territory of this town, starting with beautiful hikes and all white …

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1.21 km

Municipal Campsite of Langeac

Highlight • Rest Area

This is a very nice camping. Very cheap and very free. There are no fixed places, you are free to pick a spot.

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1.49 km

Historic Center of Langeac

Highlight • Historical Site

On the banks of the Allier, the village of Langeac is steeped in its medieval history. Its historic center reveals small craft shops with certain charms. This village is a choice stopover in the heart of Haute-Loire.

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33.2 km

Lavoûte-Chilhac

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Magnificent village on a meander of the Allier, in the heart of which dominates the Sainte-Croix de La Volte priory, founded in 1025.

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33.2 km

Lavoûte-Chilhac is one of the most beautiful villages in France. Located in the Allier gorges, it has adapted to its environment. The village is split into two parts on either …

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37.7 km

Medieval village of Chilhac

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Medieval village overlooking the Allier. Formerly surrounded by ramparts, the town was built on the last lava flow of the Devès chain.

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38.0 km

Chilhac

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This village sits on top of a rocky outcrop. This cliff is the result of a lava flow dated 1.6 million years ago. The basalt organs found in the town are remarkable. They measure more than seven meters in height.

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41.4 km

Blot Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

View of the Blot cliffs from the road (very pleasant by bike, and little traffic). These cliffs are called basalt columns. They are made of basalt, volcanic rock made from cooled magma.

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48.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.9 km

4.42 km

2.94 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.9 km

2.78 km

733 m

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Highest point (780 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

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