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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Saint-Germain-Lembron

Abbatiale Saint-Austremoine – Château de Parentignat loop from Le Breuil-sur-Couze

Bike touring routes & trails

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Saint-Germain-Lembron

Abbatiale Saint-Austremoine – Château de Parentignat loop from Le Breuil-sur-Couze

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Abbatiale Saint-Austremoine – Château de Parentignat loop from Le Breuil-sur-Couze

02:32

38.3km

360m

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: August 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.4 km for 53 m

After 13.4 km for 231 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

11.1 km

Pont de la Couze Pavin

Highlight • Bridge

2

12.3 km

Issoire

Highlight • Settlement

Issoire is a charming town in Auvergne. The town is now labeled “Most Beautiful Detour of France”. Admire its Saint-Austremoine abbey church which dates from the 12th century, or its …

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3

12.5 km

Abbatiale Saint-Austremoine

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful church inside and out.

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13.5 km

Couze de Pavin

Lake

5

15.1 km

View of the old suspension bridge of Parentignat

Highlight • Bridge

This old suspension bridge linked Issoire on the left bank and Parentignat on the right bank. It was the first in 1831 which made it possible to cross the Allier, …

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6

17.1 km

Château de Parentignat

Highlight • Castle

You may have a photo book in English for during the tour.

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7

24.1 km

Château Nonette

Highlight • Castle

Nonnesette Castle, built on this hill overlooking the Couze Valley, was destroyed by Richelieu in the 17th century. You can still see the remains of the towers, gates, and walls, and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

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8

24.1 km

Route de Nonette

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very beautiful, uncrowded road which climbs towards Nonette and which offers a very beautiful panorama all along.

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B

38.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.0 km

4.97 km

3.45 km

771 m

127 m

Surfaces

27.2 km

7.14 km

3.64 km

245 m

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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