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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Issoire – Abbatiale Saint-Austremoine loop from Issoire

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Issoire – Abbatiale Saint-Austremoine loop from Issoire

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Issoire – Abbatiale Saint-Austremoine loop from Issoire

03:08

43.4km

590m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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539 m

Issoire

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Issoire is a charming town in Auvergne. The town is now labeled “Most Beautiful Detour of France”. Admire its Saint-Austremoine abbey church which dates from the 12th century, or its …

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670 m

Abbatiale Saint-Austremoine

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Beautiful church inside and out.

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12.8 km

Castle and old town of Mareugheol

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very nice place with cobbled streets to cycle, incredible place

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26.7 km

Route de Nonette

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very beautiful, uncrowded road which climbs towards Nonette and which offers a very beautiful panorama all along.

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28.6 km

Nonnesette Castle, built on this hill overlooking the Couze Valley, was destroyed by Richelieu in the 17th century. You can still see the remains of the towers, gates, and walls, and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

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36.9 km

View of Usson from the Via Allier

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This section of the Via Allier offers a view of the village of Usson, perched on its volcanic peak. It is one of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France."

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39.3 km

Château de Parentignat

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You may have a photo book in English for during the tour.

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41.3 km

View of the old suspension bridge of Parentignat

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This old suspension bridge linked Issoire on the left bank and Parentignat on the right bank. It was the first in 1831 which made it possible to cross the Allier, …

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43.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.0 km

17.5 km

4.42 km

461 m

128 m

Surfaces

18.4 km

14.5 km

8.66 km

1.36 km

454 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

22°C

7°C

46 %

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Issoire – Abbatiale Saint-Austremoine loop from Issoire

Issoire

Abbatiale Saint-Austremoine

Castle and old town of Mareugheol

Route de Nonette

Château Nonette

View of Usson from the Via Allier

Château de Parentignat

View of the old suspension bridge of Parentignat

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