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Pierre–sur–Haute – Béal Pass loop from Bard

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Pierre–sur–Haute – Béal Pass loop from Bard

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Pierre–sur–Haute – Béal Pass loop from Bard

06:14

65.9km

1,420m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 1, 2026

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Parc naturel régional Livradois-Forez

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Parking

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4.84 km

Lérigneux

Highlight • Settlement

Very cute little village on the road up to Baracuchet. Next to the church there are toilets with a water point, a great luxury!

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10.9 km

Livradois-Forez Regional Natural Park

Highlight • Forest

22.9 km

Cows in Parc Naturel Régional Livradois-Forez

Highlight • Natural

Uneven trail but doable by mountain bike or gravel

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24.1 km

Viewpoint

24.6 km

Pierre–sur–Haute

Highlight • Summit

A beautiful path through the Hautes-Chaumes to take you to the highest point of the Forez mountains at 1,634 meters.

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29.5 km

Béal Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The striking beauty of the landscape between the Loire and Auvergne, the fresh air of the high altitude, the cuisine of the numerous Auberges in the vicinity, all the hiking …

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46.9 km

Refuge du Garnier

Highlight • Mountain Hut

On the bucolic heights of the Forez mountains, the Garnier inn welcomes hikers all summer long. Local menus are also served there. The Fourme de Montbrison fondue is delicious.

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65.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.1 km

24.4 km

1.12 km

408 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.2 km

13.6 km

10.8 km

458 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

26°C

9°C

2 %

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Pierre–sur–Haute – Béal Pass loop from Bard

Lérigneux

Livradois-Forez Regional Natural Park

Cows in Parc Naturel Régional Livradois-Forez

Pierre–sur–Haute

Béal Pass

Refuge du Garnier

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