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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Brioude
Saugues

Saint Madeleine Chapel – Wooden sculptures in Saugues loop from La Rodde

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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Brioude
Saugues

Saint Madeleine Chapel – Wooden sculptures in Saugues loop from La Rodde

Hard

4.6

(153)

1,109

hikers

Saint Madeleine Chapel – Wooden sculptures in Saugues loop from La Rodde

08:44

29.5km

820m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 11, 2026

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7.26 km

Eiffel Bridge, Monistrol-d'Allier

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You wouldn't expect to find an Eiffel bridge in the heart of Haute-Loire! The Eiffel company obtained the contract in 1887 for the construction of this bridge over the Allier …

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12.5 km

Monistrol-d'Allier

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Small town on the Via Podensis with a few pilgrim hostels, hotels and a campsite.
Can also be reached by train.

From here the climb to Margeride begins...

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13.7 km

Saint Madeleine Chapel

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A text from 1312 recalls an oratory in the Monistrol region dedicated to Saint Madeleine. This may be today's cave chapel.
Bones of women and children as well as coins …

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16.7 km

Coming over a hill on the Way of St. James, you have a very beautiful view over Saint-Privat-d'Allier

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17.4 km

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17.4 km

A light bag of less than 9 kg is just essential to take full advantage of this beautiful path!

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20.3 km

Accueil Jacquaire Chez Thierry

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A wonderful place for a break. It's a Jacquaire restaurant. Thierry is passionate about his work. There are snacks and drinks available. The homemade herbal syrup was delicious.

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23.8 km

Wooden sculptures in Saugues

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Above Saugues, next to the footpath, there are several noteworthy wooden sculptures and the wooden figure of the "Beast of Gévaudan" who looks grimly at the city.

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29.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

10.8 km

3.41 km

1.51 km

351 m

Surfaces

9.07 km

7.23 km

6.90 km

3.58 km

2.00 km

351 m

297 m

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Lowest point (590 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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6°C

3 %

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