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View of the Loire – Essalois Castle loop from Unieux

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View of the Loire – Essalois Castle loop from Unieux

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3.4

(5)

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View of the Loire – Essalois Castle loop from Unieux

02:47

26.6km

760m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 10.7 km for 309 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.05 km

Cave Entrance

2.98 km

Banks of the Loire

Highlight • River

3.33 km

Saint-Victor outing

Highlight (Segment) • Other

5.58 km

View of St Victor

Highlight • Other

7.94 km

View of the Loire

Highlight • River

A magnificent view that is well worth the effort.

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9.09 km

Descent to the thousand roots

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Super descent, to be done in dry weather

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13.1 km

Essalois Castle

Highlight • Castle

superb

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16.5 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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26.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.55 km

7.81 km

7.58 km

1.37 km

197 m

166 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

6.80 km

2.41 km

2.34 km

1.20 km

395 m

Elevation

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

Weather

Tuesday 2 June

23°C

9°C

15 %

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View of the Loire – Essalois Castle loop from Unieux

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Saint-Victor outing

View of St Victor

View of the Loire

Descent to the thousand roots

Essalois Castle

Tour de Chambles - Panoramic view over the gorges

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