Via fluvia in the forest – Waterways loop from Dunières

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Via fluvia in the forest – Waterways loop from Dunières

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Via fluvia in the forest – Waterways loop from Dunières

02:46

44.8km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.46 km

Hotel Les Platanes

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Hotel Les Platanes is located directly on the Via Fluvia, in Montfaucon en Velay. Between the bike path and the hotel there is a large beer garden behind a wall, …

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7.93 km

View of the Mezenc from Montfaucon

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Very beautiful section from Montfaucon-en-Velay, towards Tence and Yssingeaux, with a view of all the Yssingelais peaks, and in the background, the Mézenc.

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10.2 km

Velay-Express Raucoules station

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The Velay-Express is a historic train that allows you to discover the landscapes of Ardèche and Haute-Loire in complete tranquility. Raucoules station is one of the four stops offered.

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14.4 km

Brin d'Auvergne Farm

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On the way to Via Fluvia there is a Mozzarella manufacturing farm. The buffalo herd is in a meadow right next to the track. If you stop for a moment, …

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15.2 km

Via fluvia in the forest

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Very pleasant part of the Via Fluvia

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19.9 km

Waterways

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nice little square in front of the town hall

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26.0 km

View of the Sucs along the Via Fluvia

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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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37.9 km

Viewpoint

44.1 km

Passage of the via fluvia under a Tunnel

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44.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.2 km

11.2 km

198 m

132 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.5 km

3.16 km

132 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 10 November

16°C

9°C

37 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

March 7, 2025,Sortie (très) ventée sur le plateau altiligérien 🍃

Mild but strong southerly wind for a short tour on the Haute-Loire plateaus. I had decided to do an East-West route to avoid the headwind, so I got moved sideways with my featherweight... 🍃😡🤣

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