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Allier Valley – V70 – Saint Madeleine Chapel loop from Langeac

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Allier Valley – V70 – Saint Madeleine Chapel loop from Langeac

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Allier Valley – V70 – Saint Madeleine Chapel loop from Langeac

04:30

65.3km

1,170m

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: March 29, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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758 m

Le BH Café-Bar

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Great atmosphere, I recommend! And the coffee is good :D

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5.52 km

Saint-Arcons-d'Allier

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The village stands on a basalt spur at the confluence of the Fioule and the Allier. This old town is home to an astonishing fragmented hotel, symbol of a certain …

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10.7 km

Allier Valley – V70

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Beautiful tour on the cycle route V70 along the Allier valley to Prades, where you go up the Col de Peyra Taillard pass (1155 m).

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14.6 km

Basalt Columns and Fountain of Prades

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Tap fresh water from the spring, rest on the bench by the Allier, cross the bridge and admire the impressive hexagonal basalt blocks from the suddenly cooled volcanic vents - then it's time for the winding climb to the Col.

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14.8 km

Basalt Cliffs and River Descent Between Saugues and Prades

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14.8 km

Across the bridge at Prades

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beautiful view of the Allier, which even reveals a nice beach and ford here.

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32.8 km

Saint Madeleine Chapel

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A text from 1312 recalls an oratory in the Monistrol region dedicated to Saint Madeleine. This may be today's cave chapel.
Bones of women and children as well as coins …

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65.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.5 km

2.97 km

521 m

213 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

62.5 km

2.54 km

136 m

105 m

Elevation

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Highest point (810 m)

Lowest point (500 m)

Weather

Saturday 23 May

32°C

12°C

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Allier Valley – V70 – Saint Madeleine Chapel loop from Langeac

Le BH Café-Bar

Auberge de Chanteuges🤩

Saint-Arcons-d'Allier

Allier Valley – V70

Basalt Columns and Fountain of Prades

Basalt Cliffs and River Descent Between Saugues and Prades

Across the bridge at Prades

Saint Madeleine Chapel

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