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Voie verte du Velay – Old bridge of Brives (ruins) loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

Voie verte du Velay – Old bridge of Brives (ruins) loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

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4.0

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Voie verte du Velay – Old bridge of Brives (ruins) loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

03:01

45.1km

580m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: May 14, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Monts d'Ardèche

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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317 m

View of the cathedral and statue of Notre-Dame de France

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3.94 km

Voie verte du Velay

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The Velay greenway follows the old railway line from Puy-en-Velay to Langogne. Leaving the town, the route runs along the Loire and offers beautiful views of the river.

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9.05 km

View of the Loire Valley

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A beautiful view of the Loire Valley from the Velay greenway.

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9.23 km

Coubon to Brives-Charensac Greenway

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From the parking lot of the Coubon train station, a little warm-up by going down the greenway to Brives Charensac where there is a small crossing of the Loire then …

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40.9 km

This stone bridge, once an important crossing, is now partly collapsed, but its still visible arches offer a fascinating spectacle. Walking around the ruins, one can admire the tranquil beauty of the river flowing below, surrounded by lush vegetation.

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41.2 km

Brives-Charensac old bridge

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Brives Charensac a small village with a great view of the Loire.

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42.5 km

Pont de la Chartreuse

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15th century bridge over the Loire, now reserved for pedestrians and cyclists. The coating is in old cobblestones

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43.3 km

Voie Verte du Velay

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An official flyer for the V73, in French, but you can still see a lot on the graphics and the pictures

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45.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.6 km

15.0 km

5.45 km

3.37 km

2.66 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.0 km

14.7 km

7.52 km

6.64 km

230 m

Elevation

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Highest point (930 m)

Lowest point (600 m)

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View of the Loire Valley

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Old bridge of Brives (ruins)

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