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Gouffre d'Enfer Dam – Rochetaillée Castle loop from Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Gouffre d'Enfer Dam – Rochetaillée Castle loop from Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux

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Gouffre d'Enfer Dam – Rochetaillée Castle loop from Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux

04:04

41.9km

990m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.39 km for 260 m

After 29.6 km for 64 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

906 m

Church of Saint Mary

Highlight • Historical Site

The church, a former Visitation convent, was founded in 1621 by Catherine Molin Réal. It is a remarkable example of Salesian architecture and later became the parish church of Sainte-Marie. …

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2

12.5 km

View of Saint-Étienne

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

16.1 km

Gouffre d'Enfer Dam

Highlight • Monument

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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24.4 km

Le Pas du Riot

Lake

5

29.6 km

Rochetaillée Castle

Highlight • Castle

The Château de Rochetaillée-sur-Saône sits on a hill high above the city and the river. The castle was built in the 12th century, became state property after the French Revolution …

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6

29.8 km

La Roche Corbière Castle

Highlight • Castle

Bring a sweater!

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7

36.1 km

View of the Loire Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

41.4 km

Cité Administrative Grüner

Highlight • Monument

In 2010, Saint-Étienne was recognized by UNESCO as a City of Design and has since become a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.

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9

41.8 km

Saint-Étienne-Châteaucreux Station

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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B

41.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

7.68 km

5.86 km

5.42 km

3.81 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.6 km

13.3 km

2.32 km

507 m

147 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 11 November

12°C

8°C

95 %

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