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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Chaubouret Cross – Rochetaillée Castle loop from Saint-Chamond

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Chaubouret Cross – Rochetaillée Castle loop from Saint-Chamond

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Chaubouret Cross – Rochetaillée Castle loop from Saint-Chamond

03:44

52.5km

1,060m

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

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 33.8 km for 64 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

7.40 km

Rive dam spillway

Highlight • Structure

The Rive dam discharges its waters into the Gier reservoir which itself relies on the Soulages dam further south. The view from the dam allows you to see the downstream dam and the Gier water reservoir.

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2

17.5 km

Chaubouret Cross

Highlight • Natural Monument

Magnificent panoramas of the Alps, the Rhône valley, Pilat and the Monts du Vivarais, almost a 360°!

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3

19.7 km

Quiet road and panoramic views

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4

27.2 km

Donkey in Parc Naturel Régional du Pilat

Highlight • Natural

5

33.8 km

Rochetaillée Castle

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The Château de Rochetaillée-sur-Saône sits on a hill high above the city and the river. The castle was built in the 12th century, became state property after the French Revolution …

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6

33.9 km

La Roche Corbière Castle

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Bring a sweater!

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7

34.4 km

Nice easy tour

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8

34.5 km

View of Rochetaillée

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B

52.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.1 km

4.16 km

3.56 km

328 m

210 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.6 km

3.57 km

318 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,200 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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Friday 15 May

11°C

4°C

53 %

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