La Roche Castle – Chessieux Viaduct loop from Balbigny
La Roche Castle – Chessieux Viaduct loop from Balbigny
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La Roche Castle – Chessieux Viaduct loop from Balbigny
02:29
39.4km
410m
Cycling
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: March 3, 2026
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After 36.7 km for 213 m
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Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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16.5 km
La Roche Castle
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19.6 km
Snowshoe view
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30.8 km
Pinay Bridge over the Loire
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32.0 km
Pinay Dyke
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The Loire is part of the La Véloire cycle route (Roanne-Montrond). It's a fairly quiet road that runs along the river.
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34.3 km
Chessieux Viaduct
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38.8 km
Saint-Thurin Church
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39.4 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
38.1 km
869 m
125 m
115 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
35.9 km
2.87 km
467 m
125 m
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Elevation
Highest point (420 m)
Lowest point (320 m)
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