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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Vichy
Saint-Germain-Des-Fossés

Via Allier – Forteresse de Billy loop from Saint-Germain-des-Fossés

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Vichy
Saint-Germain-Des-Fossés

Via Allier – Forteresse de Billy loop from Saint-Germain-des-Fossés

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Via Allier – Forteresse de Billy loop from Saint-Germain-des-Fossés

01:09

15.6km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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2.11 km

Along the Allier River around Vichy

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2.48 km

A leisure and nature center in the middle of the Jalicot lakes, dedicated to the practice of water activities (kayaking, pedal boats, water cycling, etc.), fishing and hiking. Open between …

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4.22 km

Boire à Nénesse

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A major fishing spot in the Allier, among many others in the area, Saint-Germain-des-Fossés is full of lakes, ponds, and streams.

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5.09 km

Via Allier

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Section of the Via Allier, on the banks of the river of the same name between Billy and Vichy. Don't forget to fill your water bottles at the Halles des …

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6.94 km

Firm bridge

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Surprise today, April 16, 2025
Bridge impassable and inaccessible.
This is announced until the end of May 2025.

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7.26 km

Forteresse de Billy

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This high place in Bourbon history is built in the center of the village on a circular mound. Listed as a historic monument, the fortress can be visited all year round.

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8.06 km

ideal place for a cool break with a drinking fountain

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15.6 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

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9.21 km

4.35 km

1.47 km

326 m

102 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.99 km

5.28 km

261 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Saturday 9 May

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12°C

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