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View of Lac de Villerest – Lake Villerest loop from Barrage de Villerest

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View of Lac de Villerest – Lake Villerest loop from Barrage de Villerest

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View of Lac de Villerest – Lake Villerest loop from Barrage de Villerest

03:59

43.7km

1,020m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.7 km for 255 m

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Start point

Parking

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2.58 km

Villerest Dam Viewpoint

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Belvedere with a view of the dam and Villerest lake, 59 meters high!

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4.08 km

View of Lac de Villerest

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Superb artificial lake and nautical base. Passing over the dam by bike is quite impressive due to its height and length.

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4.35 km

Lake Villerest

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Very friendly and accessible to all

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8.13 km

Singletrack on the banks of the Loire

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9.15 km

Steep Rocky Trail with Wooden Steps

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11.9 km

View of the Loire and Saint-Jean-Saint-Maurice Castle

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Small piece with a beautiful view of the old village

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12.7 km

Keep of Saint-Maurice-sur-Loire

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This castle consists of a 12th century keep which dominates Saint-Maurice-sur-Loire. A visit to the Romanesque church of Saint-Maurice is essential, as it houses a 13th century fresco. Stop off …

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26.8 km

Rugged Forest Trail

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Since the last storms, the trail is very uneven with lots of roots and large stones in the path, which adds a bit of spice!

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43.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.0 km

15.0 km

7.57 km

2.35 km

1.46 km

296 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.1 km

9.37 km

9.29 km

3.21 km

2.98 km

761 m

Elevation

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Highest point (770 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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View of Lac de Villerest – Lake Villerest loop from Barrage de Villerest

Villerest Dam Viewpoint

View of Lac de Villerest

Lake Villerest

Singletrack on the banks of the Loire

Steep Rocky Trail with Wooden Steps

View of the Loire and Saint-Jean-Saint-Maurice Castle

Keep of Saint-Maurice-sur-Loire

Rugged Forest Trail

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