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Saint-Genest-Malifaux

Via fluvia in the forest – Waterways loop from Saint-Genest-Malifaux

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Saint-Étienne

Saint-Genest-Malifaux

Via fluvia in the forest – Waterways loop from Saint-Genest-Malifaux

Hard

5.0

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Via fluvia in the forest – Waterways loop from Saint-Genest-Malifaux

06:42

102km

1,400m

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 11, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Pilat

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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18.2 km

Sarcenas Viaduct

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View of the Sacrenas viaduct which crosses the Dunières. It is possible to take it by bike via the Via Fluvia.

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21.7 km

Passage of the via fluvia under a Tunnel

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28.0 km

Viewpoint

31.0 km

Velay-Express Raucoules station

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The Velay-Express is a historic train that allows you to discover the landscapes of Ardèche and Haute-Loire in complete tranquility. Raucoules station is one of the four stops offered.

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36.0 km

Via fluvia in the forest

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Very pleasant part of the Via Fluvia

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38.4 km

Waterways

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nice little square in front of the town hall

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39.8 km

View of the Sucs along the Via Fluvia

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The juices are geographical formations resulting from volcanic activity. It is quite a unique feature in France and amazes anyone who stops for a few minutes to appreciate the scenery. …

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48.8 km

Greenway along the Siaulme river

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Magnificent cycle track in the middle of woods and fields, perfect and secure surface. Do not hesitate to follow the greenway as much as possible in this region, much more interesting and fun than the departmental ones!

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71.3 km

Old Railway Converted into Greenway

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An old railway track that has been rebuilt into a cycle path, with small tunnels and bridges. Also very scenic.

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102 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.3 km

35.2 km

2.50 km

2.46 km

656 m

228 m

135 m

Surfaces

90.0 km

10.4 km

1.98 km

135 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,150 m)

Lowest point (700 m)

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Friday 22 May

26°C

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Via fluvia in the forest – Waterways loop from Saint-Genest-Malifaux

Sarcenas Viaduct

Passage of the via fluvia under a Tunnel

Velay-Express Raucoules station

Via fluvia in the forest

Waterways

View of the Sucs along the Via Fluvia

Greenway along the Siaulme river

Old Railway Converted into Greenway

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