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Richard-de-Bas Mill – Saint-Jean Church, Ambert loop from La Chardie

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Richard-de-Bas Mill – Saint-Jean Church, Ambert loop from La Chardie

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Richard-de-Bas Mill – Saint-Jean Church, Ambert loop from La Chardie

02:42

36.6km

650m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 10, 2026

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Parc naturel régional Livradois-Forez

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.0 km

Étang du Pendu

Lake

13.1 km

View of the Ambert Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

26.3 km

Richard-de-Bas Mill

Highlight • Monument

A true monument of the French paper industry (literally and figuratively). It is possible to visit the mill, which is still in operation.

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30.6 km

The Greenways of Ambert

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The "La Poule Rouge" and "L'Ane Bleu" paths are green corridors between the Masse district and the Ribbe bridge.

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31.5 km

Ambert

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From Gallic antiquity to the Hospitallers (who had a commandery here) including the town's past as papermakers: Ambert, in the heart of Livradois-Forez, is a magnificent town steeped in history.

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31.9 km

Saint-Jean Church, Ambert

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The Saint-Jean church is a catholic church in Ambert. It was built between 1471 and 1518. It is classified as a historical monument.

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36.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.4 km

3.27 km

2.84 km

954 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.4 km

5.11 km

5.07 km

1.00 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Richard-de-Bas Mill – Saint-Jean Church, Ambert loop from La Chardie

View of the Ambert Valley

Richard-de-Bas Mill

The Greenways of Ambert

Ambert

Saint-Jean Church, Ambert

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