Étang de la Gerle – Essalois Castle loop from Andrézieux

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Étang de la Gerle – Essalois Castle loop from Andrézieux

Moderate

4.6

(11)

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Étang de la Gerle – Essalois Castle loop from Andrézieux

03:26

42.0km

600m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 38.9 km for 173 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.04 km

Étang de la Gerle

Highlight • Other

Nice little pond with picnic tables.
Fishing possible (1st category).

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24.4 km

Tour de Chambles - Panoramic view over the gorges

Highlight • Historical Site

Do you dare to climb the tower and contemplate a magnificent 360 degree view?

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28.0 km

Essalois Castle

Highlight • Castle

superb

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38.9 km

Loire Valley

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42.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

11.7 km

6.33 km

6.13 km

451 m

373 m

Surfaces

18.1 km

8.67 km

7.32 km

3.88 km

3.41 km

556 m

Elevation

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Highest point (720 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

Weather

Wednesday 4 November

11°C

4°C

88 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

March 5, 2025,Sortie VTTae

Biker Friends 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️🚴 Impassable path. Trees 🌳 broken across the path and impossible to cross the L'écolèze river..

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Étang de la Gerle – Essalois Castle loop from Andrézieux

Étang de la Gerle

Tour de Chambles - Panoramic view over the gorges

Essalois Castle

Loire Valley

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