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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

The pit of hell – Pas-du-Riot Dam loop from Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux

Mountain biking trails

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

The pit of hell – Pas-du-Riot Dam loop from Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux

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4.6

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127

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The pit of hell – Pas-du-Riot Dam loop from Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux

03:12

35.6km

900m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.43 km for 64 m

After 10.0 km for 76 m

After 13.9 km for 57 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

7.26 km

Rochetaillée Pilat and Back

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2

7.45 km

Rochetaillée Castle

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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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3

9.91 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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4

10.2 km

Single de l'acqueduc

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5

12.5 km

Pas-du-Riot Dam

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Built in 5 years between 1873 and 1878, this dam was built to increase the water supply to the Gouffre d'Enfer dam. Built 3 years earlier it had become insufficient. A magnificent work to admire during your race.

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6

13.9 km

Riot Pass

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

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14.5 km

Le Pas du Riot

Lake

8

16.4 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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9

29.5 km

Stone Archway in Parc Naturel Régional du Pilat

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B

35.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

7.53 km

6.13 km

6.10 km

4.05 km

Surfaces

15.4 km

12.4 km

4.47 km

1.99 km

1.00 km

451 m

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