Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m – Chibotte of Vals-près-le-Puy loop from La Saveyre

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Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m – Chibotte of Vals-près-le-Puy loop from La Saveyre

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Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m – Chibotte of Vals-près-le-Puy loop from La Saveyre

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25.0km

570m

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Hard run. 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: August 14, 2026

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6.15 km

View of the Meygal Mountain Range

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Superb view of the Auvergne mountains on the Velay greenway. With a small bench to take a break!

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7.53 km

Riou Tunnel - 1,268 m

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Medieval atmosphere in the tunnels

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13.3 km

In the 19th century, chibottes or tsabones were temporary or seasonal dwellings in fields and vineyards. Thus the inhabitants of Puy-en-Velay who owned a vineyard in Vals-près-le-Puy, generally had a …

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13.6 km

Grand Chibotte Stone Hut

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This shelter is a good place to stay overnight as a pilgrim if you haven't found accommodation in Le Puy-en-Velay.

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18.0 km

Cathedral Notre Dame of Puy-en-Velay

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A major religious building in Puy-en-Velay, Notre-Dame Cathedral offers at 7 a.m., every day from April 1 to October 31 and at 7:30 a.m., Monday to Friday, from November 1 …

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19.0 km

Le Dolaizon

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19.3 km

Renaissance Trompe-l'Œil Fresco, Le Puy-en-Velay

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Also interesting is the presentation of modern pilgrims among historical residents and professional groups of the city.

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19.4 km

Sainte-Claire Convent of Le Puy-en-Velay

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The monastery was built in the 15th century and has been frequently enlarged thereafter. Thus, one can admire there buildings and decorations of various periods between the 15th and the 18th century.

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