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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Le Puy-en-Velay
Saint-Vidal

Saint Michael's Rock loop from Haute-Loire

Hard

5.0

(4)

7

riders

Saint Michael's Rock loop from Haute-Loire

02:21

32.0km

600m

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: June 20, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.5 km for 66 m

Waypoints

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9.21 km

Saint-Georges de Saint-Paulien church

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A medieval church building in downtown Saint Paulien. The processing of different stones is impressive.

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2

21.8 km

Twisted bridge (14 s.)
Listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments in 1926, the twisted bridge has spanned the Borne since the 14th century. Built in volcanic breccia, it measures …

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3

22.9 km

4

22.9 km

Saint Michael's Rock

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This very striking rock needle near Le Puy-en-Velay, crowned with a chapel, is dedicated to the Archangel Michael / Michel. After a strenuous day of pilgrimage, it takes a little …

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23.2 km

A major religious building in Puy-en-Velay, Notre-Dame Cathedral offers at 7 a.m., every day from April 1 to October 31 and at 7:30 a.m., Monday to Friday, from November 1 …

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23.6 km

7

24.0 km

Sainte-Claire Convent of Le Puy-en-Velay

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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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24.9 km

Le Puy-en-Velay Historic Center

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Le Puy-en-Velay is quite an incredible city. Granite and lava stones are everywhere. Several religious buildings, such as the huge statue of Notre-Dame de France and the church of Saint …

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32.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

5.37 km

3.85 km

2.49 km

696 m

392 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.3 km

4.10 km

2.32 km

963 m

300 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (830 m)

Lowest point (610 m)

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