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Galard Bridge – Old bridge of Brives (ruins) loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Le Puy-en-Velay
Le Monteil

Galard Bridge – Old bridge of Brives (ruins) loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

Hard

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Galard Bridge – Old bridge of Brives (ruins) loop from Le Puy-en-Velay

03:07

38.3km

460m

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: August 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.2 km for 260 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.10 km

Pont de la Chartreuse

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15th century bridge over the Loire, now reserved for pedestrians and cyclists. The coating is in old cobblestones

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4.28 km

Brives-Charensac old bridge

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Brives Charensac a small village with a great view of the Loire.

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4.59 km

Brives-Charensac Church

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4

4.82 km

Galard Bridge

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Two arches of a dilapidated bridge from the 12th century protrude from the Loire

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34.2 km

Old bridge of Brives (ruins)

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This stone bridge, once an important crossing, is now partly collapsed, but its still visible arches offer a fascinating spectacle. Walking around the ruins, one can admire the tranquil beauty of the river flowing below, surrounded by lush vegetation.

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38.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.2 km

10.3 km

3.43 km

2.68 km

1.94 km

1.82 km

Surfaces

17.4 km

13.8 km

3.94 km

2.69 km

509 m

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Lowest point (590 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

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23 %

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