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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Le Puy-en-Velay

Saint-Julien-Chapteuil

Saint-Julien-Chapteuil – Lake Saint-Front loop from Saint-Julien-Chapteuil

Mountain biking trails

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Le Puy-en-Velay

Saint-Julien-Chapteuil

Saint-Julien-Chapteuil – Lake Saint-Front loop from Saint-Julien-Chapteuil

Hard

5.0

(3)

19

riders

Saint-Julien-Chapteuil – Lake Saint-Front loop from Saint-Julien-Chapteuil

04:35

47.5km

1,150m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 10.2 km for 255 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

749 m

Saint-Julien-Chapteuil

Highlight • Settlement

The church of Saint-Julien-Chapteuil is very imposing and bears some resemblance to the cathedral of Le-Puy-en-Velay. The church is located on a hill that can be reached from two sides …

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Tip by

2

22.9 km

The lake

Highlight • Other

3

23.1 km

Lake Saint-Front

Highlight • Lake

Culminating at more than 1,250 meters, Lake Saint-Front is the highest lake in Haute-Loire. This natural lake of volcanic origin is seven meters deep and underneath is 47 meters of mud accumulated over geological time.

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Tip by

4

33.3 km

Champclause Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Nice little church in Campclause, as well as a great view.

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Tip by

5

38.4 km

View of Boussoulet

Highlight • Other

6

45.2 km

Suc de Chapteuil

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Suc de Chapteuil is an enormous organ rock which represents an ancient volcanic chimney. The 360 degree view is sublime. We'll be amazed!

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B

47.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.6 km

8.43 km

6.19 km

3.93 km

1.38 km

Surfaces

18.5 km

12.2 km

8.61 km

4.13 km

3.16 km

1.03 km

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Wednesday 4 November

8°C

2°C

88 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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