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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Yssingeaux
Saint-Jeures

Lavalette Dam – Lake Lavalette loop from Saint-Jeures

Routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Yssingeaux
Saint-Jeures

Lavalette Dam – Lake Lavalette loop from Saint-Jeures

Hard

1

riders

Lavalette Dam – Lake Lavalette loop from Saint-Jeures

04:30

56.2km

1,150m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: August 24, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 33.7 km for 286 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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9.53 km

Tence

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Picturesque village on the plateaus of Haut-Lignon, along the river of the same name.

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9.90 km

Tence

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This small town in Haut-Lignon offers a gentle and peaceful atmosphere. Located in the heart of a unique natural environment, the town is built on the banks of du Lignon. It is a true haven of peace.

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22.8 km

Lavalette Dam

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The Lavalette dam is 507 meters long and 60 meters high. This hydraulic dam was built in 1949 upstream of the Lignon river and retains the waters of Lake Lavalette, known for its water sports center.

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23.5 km

Lake Lavalette

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This dam lake is accessible for swimming and sailing.
At the leisure base, you can also find a beach to get in the water but also some amenities such as toilets and something to fill your water bottles.

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28.1 km

Waterways

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nice little square in front of the town hall

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29.4 km

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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31.4 km

Magnificent castle, and excellent restaurant La Passerelle

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34.6 km

Gorges du Lignon footbridge

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to see grandiose landscapes

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56.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.7 km

21.7 km

2.89 km

2.69 km

1.97 km

291 m

Surfaces

21.5 km

15.7 km

15.6 km

3.08 km

372 m

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Highest point (1,040 m)

Lowest point (670 m)

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Sunday 11 October

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