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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Saint-Étienne
Saint-Chamond

Col de la Croix du Planil – Dam loop from Saint-Chamond

Routes
Road cycling routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Saint-Étienne
Saint-Chamond

Col de la Croix du Planil – Dam loop from Saint-Chamond

Hard

3.7

(6)

77

riders

Col de la Croix du Planil – Dam loop from Saint-Chamond

02:47

48.9km

990m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

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After 32.0 km for 261 m

After 32.7 km for 123 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

4.69 km

Soulages Dam

Highlight • Monument

The Soulages dam is unlike other dams in the region with its impressive arched construction.

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2

6.27 km

Rive dam spillway

Highlight • Structure

The Rive dam discharges its waters into the Gier reservoir which itself relies on the Soulages dam further south. The view from the dam allows you to see the downstream dam and the Gier water reservoir.

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3

13.1 km

Col de la Croix du Planil

Highlight • Mountain Pass

La Croix du Planil is located at the top of the Col of the same name. Located at a crossroads, it marks the landscape limit between the Versants du Gier and the Crêts, on either side of the pass.

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4

31.3 km

La Terrasse-sur-Dorlay

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5

32.1 km

Dam

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Small dam to discover

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32.8 km

Retenue du Dorlay

Lake

7

35.0 km

Doizieux

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Beautiful view of Doizieux, which is worth the detour when going down or up towards the Col de l'Oeillon.

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8

35.6 km

View towards Doizieux

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Beautiful view towards the village of Doizieux below.

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9

43.3 km

Pretty balcony road joining Saint Chamond to St Paul en Jarez. Beautiful view of the Gier valley and the Jarez hillsides.

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B

48.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.1 km

2.70 km

494 m

262 m

174 m

114 m

Surfaces

45.7 km

2.44 km

403 m

245 m

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Monday 18 May

18°C

6°C

40 %

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