Allier Valley – V70 – Across the bridge at Prades loop from Monistrol d'Allier

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Allier Valley – V70 – Across the bridge at Prades loop from Monistrol d'Allier

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Allier Valley – V70 – Across the bridge at Prades loop from Monistrol d'Allier

05:04

70.1km

1,480m

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 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 70.0 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.72 km

Viewpoint

28.7 km

Le BH Café-Bar

Highlight • Cafe

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

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46.2 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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49.9 km

Allier Valley – V70

Highlight • Cycleway

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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53.8 km

Basalt Columns and Fountain of Prades

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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54.0 km

Basalt Cliffs and River Descent Between Saugues and Prades

Highlight • Gorge

54.0 km

Across the bridge at Prades

Highlight • Trail

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

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55.6 km

Roche Servière Basalt Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

92m high basalt rock, where the "organ structure" of the cooled lava is beautifully displayed.
On the northernmost part there is an (unsecured) viewing point with a very nice view over the Alliertal.

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