Between Loire and forests, it is a mountain bike loop of 2 3 days in from 6 towns (your choice): Monistrol-sur-Loire, Sainte-Sigolène, Saint-Pal-de-Mons, Les Villettes, La Chapelle d'Aurec, and Beauzac. Escape for a weekend on a mountain bike on this circuit of varied landscapes: rolling undergrowth, demanding paths, open panoramas, peaceful hamlets, streams and small wooden bridges, fountains... a collection of atmospheres and environments !

Useful information

  • 136 km 
  • 3m drop 
  • 2 to 3 days of mountain biking
  • official mountain bike signage – FFC
  • Map available in the offices of the Tourist Office
  • GPX tracks to download 

Between the Loire and the forest is a great mountain bike route in Haute-Loire, the little sister of la Great Crossing of the Haute-Loire. Shorter, easier, a challenge to take up, within the reach of all athletes, over 2 to 3 days.

Lionel Ciochetto
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A mountain bike trip with friends

Lionel has set himself a great challenge: to cover a 140 km circuit on a mountain bike in one day, accompanied by his mountain biker friends.

Selected moments along the way

Michael Convers

01

Chapelle de Laval St Julien la Tourette

XNUMXth century Romanesque chapel listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments located in the picturesque Dunière valley.

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The Gorges of the Dunière

The Dunière gorges are home to a famous fish-filled river: the Dunière. It is in this peaceful place that the Camping de Vaubarlet*** has been established.

Discover the Dunière gorges on foot by following the PR 519.

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03

The Loire and the Confolent suspension bridge

The Confolent bridge was built in 1863. Now listed in the inventory of historical monuments, it offers a striking contrast with the Pont de Lignon viaduct.

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04

Le Plateau de la Madeleine

A magnificent view awaits you at the top of the Madeleine plateau. A breathtaking view of the Loire Valley, Meygal, Mont Mouchet, the Cévennes, the Alps….

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05

Château des Evêques

Former residence of the bishops of Le Puy, lords of Monistrol until the Revolution. Open only for guided tours for groups by reservation at the Tourist Office.

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06

Château de Rochebaron

Live a real immersion in the heart of the remains of a castle in Haute-Loire, 1 hour from Lyon and 30 minutes from Saint-Etienne. A place of preservation of heritage and natural species, timeless, reveals all its secrets...

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