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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Ascent Saint-Héand – Unique Water Point loop from Saint-Étienne-La Terrasse

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Ascent Saint-Héand – Unique Water Point loop from Saint-Étienne-La Terrasse

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Ascent Saint-Héand – Unique Water Point loop from Saint-Étienne-La Terrasse

03:29

53.0km

640m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: April 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 52.8 km for 241 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.09 km

Ascent Saint-Héand

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Steady climb towards Saint-Héand. The exit from La Fouillouse is on a cycle path. In the last bends, the view over the Forez plain is very nice.

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32.0 km

Bois Barou

Forest

32.5 km

Saint-Galmier Rose Garden and Sundial

Highlight • Natural

34.8 km

Unique Water Point

Highlight • Structure

53.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.6 km

3.52 km

1.23 km

1.16 km

866 m

325 m

302 m

Surfaces

48.2 km

3.22 km

1.36 km

223 m

Elevation

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Highest point (710 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Friday 22 May

28°C

13°C

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Ascent Saint-Héand – Unique Water Point loop from Saint-Étienne-La Terrasse

Ascent Saint-Héand

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Unique Water Point

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