Béal Pass – Col de la Loge loop from Vertolaye

Béal Pass – Col de la Loge loop from Vertolaye

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Béal Pass – Col de la Loge loop from Vertolaye

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72.9km

1,900m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional Livradois-Forez

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9.49 km

Saint-Pierre-la-Bourlhonne

Highlight • Settlement

A mountain village nestled at the foot of Pierre-Sur-Hâute. It's a crossroads that provides access to the Béal and Chansert mountain passes. Built on the Forezian mountainside, this village is sure to charm visitors with its typical architecture. But above all, it's the natural splendors of the landscape surrounding this village that make it worth the detour.

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10.8 km

Ruins

15.9 km

Béal Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The striking beauty of the landscape between the Loire and Auvergne, the fresh air of the high altitude, the cuisine of the numerous Auberges in the vicinity, all the hiking and biking options... Everything make a perfect destination in this less known part of France.

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16.1 km

Col du Béal

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

I recommend the ascent by the small road of the stream of La Gérize

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26.6 km

Le Brugeron Village

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Small village part of the Livradois-Forez regional natural park
Beautiful church to see

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37.8 km

Col de la Loge

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de la Loge peaks at an altitude of 1,253 meters. In winter, it is the gateway to long and beautiful cross-country ski trails which head towards the heart of Livradois-Forez. In summer, hikers take it to enjoy the serenity of the woods that populate the surrounding area.

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37.8 km

Col de la Loge (elev. 1,253 m)

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One of the most beautiful passes in Forez, a most pleasant climb whatever the slope! And the descent is also pleasant.
If you are in Gravel, there is a junction which allows you to reach the Col du Béal and which is magnificent.
Otherwise you can go ski touring, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in winter or hike while stuffing yourself with blueberries in summer!
Enjoy and for more advice follow us on Komoot or Instagram @chouchou_team

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45.6 km

Ladret Cross Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Super pass to do from Sail sous Couzan for a real climb. It can be done in different variants by taking the traditional route, via St Just en bas or Palogneux. In any case, the roads remain very uncrowded and the landscapes are really beautiful with cliffs and pine forests. It almost feels like being in the south depending on where you look. Percentages are never too high. If we go through Palogneux the climb is steeper but a descent allows us to rest.

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