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The Organ Pipes of Prades – Allier Valley – V70 loop from Prades

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

The Organ Pipes of Prades – Allier Valley – V70 loop from Prades

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The Organ Pipes of Prades – Allier Valley – V70 loop from Prades

03:03

41.8km

820m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

322 m

Across the bridge at Prades

Highlight • Trail

beautiful view of the Allier, which even reveals a nice beach and ford here.

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344 m

The Organ Pipes of Prades

Highlight • Natural Monument

At the exit of Prades, an impressive rock formation stands opposite the bridge which straddles the Allier. Right next door, a charming little beach invites you to stop and cool off in this magnificent basalt environment.

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366 m

Basalt Cliffs and River Descent Between Saugues and Prades

Highlight • Gorge

4

547 m

Basalt Columns and Fountain of Prades

Highlight • Natural Monument

Tap fresh water from the spring, rest on the bench by the Allier, cross the bridge and admire the impressive hexagonal basalt blocks from the suddenly cooled volcanic vents - then it's time for the winding climb to the Col.

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34.2 km

Saint-Arcons-d'Allier

Highlight • Settlement

The village stands on a basalt spur at the confluence of the Fioule and the Allier. This old town is home to an astonishing fragmented hotel, symbol of a certain …

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37.9 km

Allier Valley – V70

Highlight • Cycleway

Beautiful tour on the cycle route V70 along the Allier valley to Prades, where you go up the Col de Peyra Taillard pass (1155 m).

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41.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.1 km

3.16 km

567 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.9 km

5.56 km

3.16 km

239 m

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Lowest point (520 m)

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Wednesday 11 November

12°C

7°C

97 %

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