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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

The pit of hell – Gouffre d'Enfer Dam loop from Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

The pit of hell – Gouffre d'Enfer Dam loop from Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux

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The pit of hell – Gouffre d'Enfer Dam loop from Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux

02:22

33.5km

610m

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: August 12, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional du Pilat

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

1

4.14 km

Ascent to the Gouffre d'Enfer

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Gentle climb towards the foot of the abyss of hell. To reach the top of the dam, you either have to have a very small platform or push the bike!

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10.2 km

The pit of hell

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Hi very nice course very difficult passages but I took advantage of it 👌🤟🤟

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10.4 km

Gouffre d'Enfer Dam

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The Gouffre d'Enfer dam was erected at the request of Napoleon III. It is one of the first “masonry arch weight” dams in Europe. If the name inspires little confidence, …

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13.9 km

Riot Pass

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following the Furan is a "source" of discoveries, dams, aqueduct, penstock...

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18.1 km

Start of the Barrages Mountain Bike Route

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Start of the Pilat mountain bike tour number 23: "Dams" tour

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6

23.3 km

View of Saint-Étienne from the Christ du Pilat Monument

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7

33.4 km

Saint-Étienne-Châteaucreux Station

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You can also play the piano in this station and seating areas invite you to linger.

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33.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

6.76 km

4.90 km

3.81 km

1.83 km

272 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.6 km

7.81 km

7.57 km

270 m

156 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 14 October

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