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The iron bridge over the Allier River – Fourchaud Castle loop from Bessay-sur-Allier

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The iron bridge over the Allier River – Fourchaud Castle loop from Bessay-sur-Allier

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The iron bridge over the Allier River – Fourchaud Castle loop from Bessay-sur-Allier

07:51

111km

800m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 34 m for 16 m

After 111 km for 16 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.92 km

Saint Lawrence Church

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From this magnificent Romanesque church, you have a very beautiful panorama in front of you.

An orientation table adjoining the church allows you to find your way around.

The sobriety of the place, the pretty statues, lead to contemplation.

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29.6 km

The iron bridge over the Allier River

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Former Moulins railway bridge converted into a pedestrian and cycle bridge. Observation points and large benches with a superb view of the Allier and the city. The covering is made of small wooden slats, watch out for your behind!

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30.8 km

View of the Allier River and Moulins from Les Durantats

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Not far from here, in Nevers, is where the Allier River ends its course in the Loire. The view from here is picturesque. Take the time to take some photos. From here, you have a beautiful view of Moulins.

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32.5 km

View of Moulins and its cathedral

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On this section of the Via Allier, we can see the outlines of the beautiful Moulins Cathedral, which is just a few pedal strokes away.

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38.1 km

Clos Marin

Forest

43.5 km

Forêt de Moladier

Forest

53.1 km

Saint Martin's Church

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Besson Church is a 12th-century Romanesque church. It has been listed as a historic monument since 1933.

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53.8 km

Château de Rochefort

Castle

54.9 km

Ferme Les Noyers

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Lonely ruins of the former Ferme Les Noyers. Romantic views.

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58.9 km

Fourchaud Castle

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The name Fourchaud seems to come from “Fourche”, as the Gallo-Roman road branched off there, coming from Bourges and leading either to Lyon or Clermont-Ferrand.

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90.7 km

Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule

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The Sainte-Croix Church has a magnificent wooden ceiling in the nave and colorfully painted Gothic columns!

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111 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.1 km

28.3 km

11.2 km

7.58 km

4.35 km

1.15 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.9 km

30.2 km

24.3 km

2.49 km

1.68 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Monday 25 May

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The iron bridge over the Allier River – Fourchaud Castle loop from Bessay-sur-Allier

Saint Lawrence Church

The iron bridge over the Allier River

View of the Allier River and Moulins from Les Durantats

View of Moulins and its cathedral

Saint Martin's Church

Ferme Les Noyers

Fourchaud Castle

Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule

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