Essalois Castle – View of the Loire loop from Aurec

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Essalois Castle – View of the Loire loop from Aurec

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Essalois Castle – View of the Loire loop from Aurec

04:52

51.7km

1,150m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 29.5 km for 309 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

6.15 km

Bench With Mountain View

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23.5 km

Tour de Chambles - Panoramic view over the gorges

Highlight • Historical Site

Do you dare to climb the tower and contemplate a magnificent 360 degree view?

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27.2 km

Essalois Castle

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superb

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29.3 km

Viewpoint

30.5 km

Descent to the thousand roots

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Super descent, to be done in dry weather

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32.5 km

View of the Loire

Highlight • River

A magnificent view that is well worth the effort.

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36.1 km

Beach

38.5 km

View of St Victor

Highlight • Other

40.0 km

Saint-Victor outing

Highlight (Segment) • Other

41.1 km

Banks of the Loire

Highlight • River

43.1 km

Cave Entrance

51.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

14.5 km

10.8 km

5.24 km

196 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.7 km

10.2 km

9.70 km

5.76 km

1.24 km

939 m

182 m

Elevation

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Highest point (810 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

19°C

4°C

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