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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

View of Montbrison – Vieil Écotay loop from Montbrison

Bike touring routes & trails

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

View of Montbrison – Vieil Écotay loop from Montbrison

Hard

8

riders

View of Montbrison – Vieil Écotay loop from Montbrison

02:12

26.2km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.13 km for 56 m

After 9.40 km for 258 m

After 19.0 km for 184 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.06 km

View of Montbrison

Highlight • Viewpoint

Montbrison, the historic capital of Forez, is rich in heritage sites not to be missed. The town center of Montbrison with its shopping streets and alleys, its lively terraces, is a lively and friendly place.

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1.52 km

Collegiate Church of Our Lady of Hope, Montbrison

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The Notre-Dame-d'Espérance Collegiate Church is the largest Gothic church in the Loire department. The construction of this Gothic church spanned almost two centuries (1223-1466). With its beautiful architecture, it is …

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3.76 km

Théâtre mixte gallo-romain

Archaeological Site

4

4.67 km

Municipal Campsite

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5

18.9 km

Vieil Écotay

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Stunning

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26.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

5.75 km

4.21 km

4.19 km

1.33 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.85 km

8.72 km

8.30 km

363 m

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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