Saint-Georges Church – Saint Christopher's Church loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

Saint-Georges Church – Saint Christopher's Church loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

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Saint-Georges Church – Saint Christopher's Church loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

01:48

35.1km

460m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 1.15 km for 109 m

After 1.54 km for 382 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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404 m

View of the cathedral and statue of Notre-Dame de France

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856 m

Mural of the King of the Bird, Le Puy-en-Velay

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It evokes the population, in period costume and accessories animates the streets, feasts, dances, and participates in the famous contest of the King of the bird (the winner was proclaimed …

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867 m

Renaissance Trompe-l'Œil Fresco, Le Puy-en-Velay

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Also interesting is the presentation of modern pilgrims among historical residents and professional groups of the city.

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937 m

The "Saint Jacques" fresco

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The mural on Boulevard de la République, which welcomes passers-by at the entrance to the city, received the title of Pinceau d´Or 2017, awarding the best trompe l'oeil among a selection of works from across France.

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1.54 km

Saint-Georges Church

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1.94 km

Le Puy-en-Velay Historic Center

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Le Puy-en-Velay is quite an incredible city. Granite and lava stones are everywhere. Several religious buildings, such as the huge statue of Notre-Dame de France and the church of Saint …

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24.6 km

Saint Christopher's Church

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The small Romanesque church from the 12th Century has a beautiful bell tower with four arcades and is built entirely from the reddish volcanic rock of the region.

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34.4 km

Le Puy-en-Velay Cathedral and Saint-Michel d’Aiguilhe Chapel

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The city is one of the oldest French centers for Marian pilgrimages and is picturesquely situated in the lovely volcanic area of the Velay and therefore has a corresponding cultural …

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35.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.7 km

2.77 km

392 m

246 m

Surfaces