Matagrin Tower – Matagrin Tower loop from Feurs

Matagrin Tower – Matagrin Tower loop from Feurs

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Matagrin Tower – Matagrin Tower loop from Feurs

05:17

71.8km

1,190m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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270 m

Moss-Covered Rock Formation and River near Vaugneray

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circuit with some slightly delicate passages but without great difficulty, a small part on the road but a very beautiful circuit to do.

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21.6 km

Summit of the Bois de Montchervet

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very nice circuit with 2 difficult passages (lots of stones in the path) good physical conditions.

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29.5 km

Matagrin Tower

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A great place with the magnificent Matagrin tower from which we have a magnificent 360° view of all the surrounding mountains. You can climb it from the Col de la …

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29.6 km

Built in 1876, the tower was topped with a pointed roof. At the time, it served as a hunting meeting place for a local notary, Master Matagrin, then became a drinking establishment and even welcomed dance enthusiasts.

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31.4 km

Col de la Croix Cazard (865 m)

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Pretty long pass on the Tarare side with a constant slope around 5%. Delimits the watershed line between the Rhône and the Loire. Do not hesitate to climb to Mont …

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49.6 km

Saint-Marcel-les-Félines Castle

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64.3 km

Pouilly-lès-Feurs

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This medieval village is located on the edge of the Forez plain. It is a Cluniac site where you can still see beautiful remains, including old ramparts. A real journey through time!

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71.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.0 km

20.8 km

5.48 km

4.72 km

615 m

195 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.8 km

24.6 km

13.2 km

1.05 km

126 m

Elevation

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Highest point (990 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Saturday 31 October

11°C

2°C

0 %

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

September 6, 2025,Rando de la Tour Matagrin

A smoother ride than last year. We climb to the Matagrin Tower via Salvizinet, part of the monorail path, then Panissières. The climb is long but rather gradual. The descent is very pleasant, passing through the sometimes very rough Vallorges ridge slopes, then descending via smooth slopes and gullies to Balbigny, then Feurs. One or two small bumps to enhance …

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