Viaduc de Chabranç – Viewpoint on the Dolce Via loop from Saint-Agrève

Viaduc de Chabranç – Viewpoint on the Dolce Via loop from Saint-Agrève

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130

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Viaduc de Chabranç – Viewpoint on the Dolce Via loop from Saint-Agrève

03:00

43.0km

770m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Monts d'Ardèche

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.64 km

Restaurant Au relais des cracks

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- with great service and a great view :-)

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7.45 km

Tunnel Du Bon Pas

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One of many beautiful tunnels on this part of "La Dolce Via"
Light on the bike is recommended.

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10.1 km

Viaduc de Chabranç

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Located on the Dolce Via, the Chapignac viaduct offers breathtaking views of the valley and the surrounding green hills. Its arches and large vaults impress with their dimensions.

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13.6 km

DOLCE VIA 10KM short circuit

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ideal to do in force, if you have little time, or on a stroll for nice views and picturesque panoramas.

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18.3 km

Iron Bridge of Saint-Martin-de-Valamas

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In Saint-Martin-de-Valamas, there is this iron bridge typical of the Eiffel style, popularized at the turn of the 20th century. It is recognized by the metal beams and the X-shaped structure.

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21.5 km

Viewpoint on the Dolce Via

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Just a few steps from Le Cheylard, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the valley in a landscape typical of the Monts d'Ardèche natural park.

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23.1 km

Tunnel de Riotord

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Coming from Le Cheylard, this is the first and shortest of the four tunnels to Saint-Agrève.

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43.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.8 km

8.90 km

6.30 km

1.65 km

259 m

109 m

Surfaces

30.0 km

5.19 km

4.66 km

3.00 km

132 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

19°C

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Comments

June 18, 2024,Le Cheylard to Saint. Agreve on the la Dolce Via

This was a beautiful ride in amongst the trees. The stop at Saint Martin de Valas was well worth the effort of climbing up three.
Don't think this is an easy ride,because it's an old railway. You climb the whole way. Coming back we hardly had to Pedal

June 22, 2025,Véloropa 🇪🇺 2025 🇨🇵 [33] Le Cheylard ↔️ Saint-Agrève

Stage 33 started early in the morning so that we could be at the turnaround point in the mountain village of Saint-Agrève by the time the day's heat set in. It worked out perfectly.

The route there via the Dolce Via is unparalleled in terms of scenery. Steadily ascending, it initially follows paved roads, which are then gradually replaced by …

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