Presentation
Entire route 20,5 km – cumulative positive elevation 277m, cumulative negative elevation 250m
DEPARTURE :
- In Yssingeaux, Antreuil car park, bus station
- In Raucoules, Oumey Station, Station car park
From Yssingeaux to Raucoules, asphalt surfacing over the entire route, alternating cycle route & greenway. You will find picnic areas, benches and toilets along the route.
Enter the unusual and unique domain of Les Sucs. These ancient dormant volcanoes in the shape of a dome, peak or sugar loaf surprise the eye at every turn of the wheel. The Via Fluvia, Theater version of the mini-volcanoes, are open landscapes, with gentle relief, between plateau, rivers and rounded shapes of the Sucs.
Our favorites...
• Yssingelais market (Thursday morning)
• The Cluniac Priory of Grazac
• Himalayan footbridge of the Gorges du Lignon in Grazac
• The Church of Lapte, also known as the "Balcony of Velay"
• Lac de Lavalette Leisure Center
Take a break !
• Yssingeaux - 835m above sea level
• Grazac - 792m above sea level
• Lapte - 849m above sea level
• Verne - 880m above sea level
• Raucoules – Oumey station - 863m above sea level
Type : Roaming
Distance : 20.5km
Elevation : 277m
Delicate passages
VIGILENCE // CROSSING YSSINGEAUX In the direction Lavoûte-sur-Loire -> Riotord After following the RN88 for a few hundred meters, take the rue des Granges. You will arrive at a crossroads with the rue Louis Pasteur, cross the street to go opposite, on the Avenue de Dunkerque/ la Gare. The Via Fluvia then veers slightly to the left (passage behind houses). Take the avenue de Dunkerque back to the roundabout. At the roundabout, take the second exit (street in front of you) a pedestrian crossing takes you around the latter on the left to join the Via Fluvia on the Chemin de la Galoche. At the second roundabout (near Lidl), continue straight on to the third roundabout. At this third roundabout, a pedestrian crossing takes you around the latter on the left (in front of Euromaster) to join the Avenue de la Guide. You will follow this avenue on the left side, on a dedicated lane (be careful when crossing the road) and pass between the Kripton Club (nightclub) and the Petite Auberge (restaurant). A few meters further down, you will arrive at the "La Guide" shopping area where you will have to cross at the pedestrian crossing to join the Via Fluvia which continues opposite. In the direction Riotord -> Lavoûte-sur-Loire In Yssingeaux, you will arrive at the "La Guide" shopping area where you will have to cross at the pedestrian crossing to join the Via Fluvia which continues opposite, on the left, Avenue de la Guide. Continue straight on, staying on the pedestrian crossing on the right. You will pass between the Kripton Club (nightclub) and the Petite Auberge (restaurant). At the first roundabout, take the second exit (a pedestrian crossing is provided on the right). Cross the three pedestrian crossings to join the Via Fluvia, Chemin de la Galoche. Continue straight until the second roundabout (near Lidl), take the second exit (opposite). Continue straight until the third roundabout. Take the second exit (opposite) passing through the protected lane on the right. You will arrive at Avenue de Dunkerque. Continue on this street, the Via Fluvia then veers slightly to the right (passing behind houses) then take the Avenue again. You will arrive at a crossroads with rue Louis Pasteur. Cross over to take rue des Granges. Further on, turn right at the junction to leave rue des Granges and follow the RN88.
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