Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole – Saint Roch Shelter loop from Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole

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Saint-Alban-Sur-Limagnole

Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole – Saint Roch Shelter loop from Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole

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Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole – Saint Roch Shelter loop from Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole

04:26

45.5km

980m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 4, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 41 m for 9 m

After 428 m for 21 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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41 m

The castle of Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole is mentioned as early as the 12th century.
During 1764, the castle of Saint-Alban became one of the gathering points to organize the hunts to eliminate the animal of Gévaudan.
This castle was converted into a psychiatric hospital in 1821 with the arrival of Joseph Tissot, said Brother Hilarion, whose calling was to serve the insane. The hospital is known for the quality of its care.
The castle currently houses the tourist office and temporary exhibitions. However, the interior of the castle cannot be visited.

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11.4 km

Saint-Roch Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Saint-Roch is the most represented saint on the paths of Saint-Jacques. He is the patron saint of pilgrims. His story is tragic. Suffering from the Black Death, he warns passers-by that he is contagious by pointing with his finger to a bubo on his left thigh. He is always represented accompanied by his little dog who is in charge of bringing him food. The statues of Saint-Roch are numerous. This one is beautifully made.

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11.5 km

Saint Roch Shelter

Highlight • Religious Site

The highest point of the entire French Jokobsweg is at 1304 m at the St-Roch chapel. From here you have a beautiful view of Lozère.

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27.1 km

Superb forest track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This superb forest trail is a pure delight: whether you want to pick up a bit of speed, really ride, or simply enjoy the scenery, you'll be delighted!
The trail is wide and alternates between small gravel on hard ground, like a strada biancha, and softer, earthy ground.

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30.9 km

Col de la Barte (La Barte Pass)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

At the Col de la Barte, you are in one of the most preserved parts of the Margeride massif, recognizable among other things by its beautiful valleys and hills of conifers giving it a dark hue.

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35.2 km

Sainte-Eulalie in the Margeride

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In the heart of Margeride, this small village seems austere, but for those who know how to observe, this austerity hides great beauty. Margeride is a harsh country and this is reflected in its very architecture.

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45.5 km

End point

Parking

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