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Plateau de la Verrerie – Col de la Loge des Gardes loop from Changy

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Plateau de la Verrerie – Col de la Loge des Gardes loop from Changy

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Plateau de la Verrerie – Col de la Loge des Gardes loop from Changy

04:10

57.6km

1,140m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: July 21, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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16.9 km

Routing

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At this sign go straight ahead I turned left and that was a big mistake

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18.8 km

If you are looking for a hiking adventure in a unique and wild landscape, you should visit the Verrerie plateau, a natural site protected by Natura 2000. This plateau is the last open moor of the Monts de la Madeleine, and it is home to rare and diverse flora and fauna in its bog, which dates back to 4600 BC. A wooden walkway will allow you to enter the protected area without harming the environment. From this plateau, you will have a breathtaking view of the Roannais, the Alps and the Auvergne. In the past, glassmakers burned all the beech trees to melt the silica. The Plateau de la Verrerie is a place where nature and history meet, and where you can experience a different hike.

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Col de la Loge des Gardes

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A beautiful pass in the Roannais Mountains, set against a forested backdrop. It's almost like being on a North American road, with wide roads and coniferous forests. The gradients up there aren't too steep. The views aren't particularly impressive, but the atmosphere is worth it.

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38.5 km

Viewpoint overlooking the Rouchain Dam

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51.8 km

Ambierle, Village of Character

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Located on a promontory 400 meters above sea level, Ambierle is a "Village of Character" of 1,900 inhabitants. Renowned for its Benedictine abbey, Ambierle is also home to pottery, a vineyard and a Michelin-starred restaurant.

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54.6 km

Ambierle Countryside by Bike

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57.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.1 km

2.99 km

1.21 km

1.18 km

1.14 km

1.02 km

Surfaces

51.1 km

2.66 km

1.96 km

1.92 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,080 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Saturday 1 August

33°C

16°C

12 %

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Plateau de la Verrerie – Col de la Loge des Gardes loop from Changy

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