The Via Fluvia from Annonay, on the trail of the famous inventors

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The Via Fluvia from Annonay, on the trail of the famous inventors

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The Via Fluvia from Annonay, on the trail of the famous inventors

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29.6km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 12, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional du Pilat

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.27 km

Annonay

Highlight • Settlement

Annonay is nicknamed the city of inventors, and for good reason! It is one of the cradles of stationery and hot air ballooning. It is the city of the brothers... …

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3.48 km

Canson & Montgolfier Paper Mill Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Do you love drawing and stationery? Here you'll find the Canson-Montgolfier Paper Mill Museum, a must-see if you're in Davézieux. Discover the history of paper and see a life-size paper machine in operation!

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3.99 km

Papeterie d'Annonay

Highlight • Other

Along the Via Fluvia, on foot or by bike, the recent restorations are worth a look

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14.8 km

Curvy section of the Via Fluvia

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Due to land constraints, the Via Fluvia has no choice but to follow a gradient of approximately 18% on this section.

Nicely landscaped, it nonetheless remains a pleasant little climb that lasts only a very short time.

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29.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.9 km

4.11 km

592 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.0 km

4.47 km

150 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Wednesday 14 October

22°C

9°C

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Comments

July 20, 2025,Sortie à vélo

Terrible climb when arriving near Bourg Argental! The most frustrating thing is that we arrive quite far away and above the town! We gave up on the idea of going there, already thinking about the return (much easier and quicker!)

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