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Ascent Saint-Héand – Fontanes Castle loop from La Fouillouse

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Ascent Saint-Héand – Fontanes Castle loop from La Fouillouse

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Ascent Saint-Héand – Fontanes Castle loop from La Fouillouse

03:17

46.4km

820m

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: May 15, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.7 km for 317 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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413 m

Ascent Saint-Héand

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Steady climb towards Saint-Héand. The exit from La Fouillouse is on a cycle path. In the last bends, the view over the Forez plain is very nice.

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14.4 km

Col du Pilon

Mountain Pass

17.9 km

Fontanes Castle

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Very nice little church

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18.1 km

Fontanès Castle

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Park with huge and beautiful trees

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34.2 km

Unique Water Point

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46.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.8 km

2.28 km

303 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.5 km

7.63 km

303 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (860 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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Tuesday 21 July

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Ascent Saint-Héand – Fontanes Castle loop from La Fouillouse

Ascent Saint-Héand

Fontanes Castle

Fontanès Castle

Unique Water Point

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