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The Queuille Loop


A gravel cycling route starting from Chatel-Guyon

Embark on a challenging gravel adventure around Queuille and experience the beauty of Auvergne.

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This 90 km gravel route takes you on a scenic journey through the Auvergne region, starting from Châtel-Guyon. The route features several highlights, including Châtel-Guyon, La Roche Sauterre, Barrage de Queuille - a picturesque lake surrounded by lush forests, Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne - a charming village with traditional architecture, Saint-Rémy-de-Blot - a quaint village in the heart of the Combrailles region, and Charbonnières-les-Vieilles - known for its beautiful scenery and charming stone houses. With a challenging ascent of 1834 meters, this route is best suited for experienced cyclists.

gravel
90 km
1834 m
Savage
Route profile

Highlights on the route

Start: Châtel-Guyon Village center
Châtel-Guyon: Challenging climbs in Auvergne's volcanic natural parks.
Châtel-Guyon, situated in Auvergne, France, offers excellent opportunities for both road and gravel cycling enthusiasts. The region is famous for its volcanic natural parks, including Volcans d'Auvergne, which provides stunning views and challenging climbs. Châtel-Guyon itself is a charming spa town with accommodations and amenities suitable for cyclists. The town also hosts various cycling events and races, attracting cyclists from all over. With its scenic routes, challenging climbs, and cycling-friendly facilities, Châtel-Guyon earns a well-deserved 5 on the cyclist's perspective ranking.
Châtel-GuyonVillage
Châtel-Guyon is famous for its thermal baths which were already renowned in Roman times.
La Roche SauterreViewpoint
La Roche Sauterre offers stunning views over the surrounding landscapes and is perfect for a picnic stop.
Barrage de QueuilleViewpoint
Barrage de Queuille is a beautiful lake nestled amidst dense forests, ideal for a refreshing break.
Saint-Gervais-d'AuvergneVillage
Saint-Gervais-d'Auvergne is a delightful village with historic buildings and a welcoming atmosphere.
Saint-Rémy-de-BlotVillage
Saint-Rémy-de-Blot is a picturesque village that showcases the traditional architectural style of the region.
Charbonnières-les-VieillesVillage
Charbonnières-les-Vieilles is known for its stunning natural surroundings and quaint stone houses.
Finish: Châtel-Guyon Village center
Châtel-Guyon: Challenging climbs in Auvergne's volcanic natural parks.

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