Via Fluvia

Via Fluvia Cycle Route

A collection of 5 cycling routes.

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Via Fluvia
Via Fluvia Cycle Route

Overview

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From the Loire highlands to the Rhône valley, Via Fluvia is a relaxed, mostly car-free ride across Auvergne–Rhône-Alpes. It strings together smooth greenways, rail-trail sections, and quiet country roads, with a few short links on busier streets. Expect mainly asphalt with some gravel bits—touring bikes and e-bikes are perfect; 35–40 mm tires make the unpaved sections easy. Highlights along the way include the volcanic landscapes around Le Puy-en-Velay, the upper Loire gorges, Monts du Pilat, and Annonay (home of the Montgolfier hot-air balloon). You’ll cross old viaducts, pass through short tunnels (bring lights), and roll through small towns for coffee stops and bakeries. It’s well signposted, family-friendly on the fully paved stretches, and fun in either direction. The route connects with the ViaRhôna on the Rhône, making it a handy link for longer tours. Weather shifts quickly in the highlands, so pack a layer and water, and enjoy a river-to-river ride that stays scenic without getting too technical.

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Duration: 161 km
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Avg. speed: 2,894 m
Ascent: 3,541 m
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Via Fluvia Cycle Route

Routes in this collection

All 5 routes in this collection can be opened on the map or in the Bikemap App for more details, where you can adjust them in the route planner, or download them as GPX or KML file. Use them as a template for planning your own rides, or let Bikemap navigate you along them directly.

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Voie Verte du Velay: Chadrac–Langogne

Cycling route in Chadrac, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Roll out of Chadrac, on the edge of Le Puy-en-Velay, and follow the Voie Verte du Velay toward Langogne. It’s a mostly car-free, gravel-friendly ride with a steady downhill feel and wide views over the Velay. Expect long stretches of compacted path with some loose gravel—great on a hybrid or gravel…

34 km
Distance: 245 m
Ascent: 731 m
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Via Fluvia: Lapte to Rosières

Cycling route in Lapte, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

A sweet Via Fluvia stretch from hilltop Lapte toward the Loire at Rosières. Roughly 33 km with about 650 m of climbing, mostly on paved greenway and quiet lanes, with a few gravel sections. Expect open Velay views, shady bits, and easy wayfinding on the signed route. A solid half‑day spin into Rosi…

32.8 km
Distance: 643 m
Ascent: 414 m
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Via Fluvia: Annonay to Lapte

Cycling route in Annonay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Roll out from Annonay, home of the Montgolfier hot-air balloon, and follow the Via Fluvia toward the Haute-Loire. Smooth, mostly asphalt greenway and quiet roads lead you up to the plateau, with wide views and a few punchy ramps. Expect a long, steady ride around 64 km with plenty of bike-path sect…

64.4 km
Distance: 1,105 m
Ascent: 1,514 m
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Via Fluvia: Serrières to Sablons

Cycling route in Serrières, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

A short riverside spin on the Via Fluvia, rolling from Serrières' old Rhône-side streets to Sablons in about 20-25 minutes. It’s roughly 4.7 km, mostly asphalt on quiet roads and cycleway, with a gentle rise and easy cruising. Expect big river views and an easy link to the ViaRhôna at Serrières. Gr…

4.7 km
Distance: 53 m
Ascent: 35 m
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Via Fluvia: Sarras – Saint-Vallier (temporaire vallée de la Cance)

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Via Fluvia: Sarras – Saint-Vallier (temporaire vallée de la Cance)

Cycling route in Sarras, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

From the Rhône-side village of Sarras, climb into the lush Cance valley on quiet roads and tracks, then drop back to the river to finish in Saint-Vallier. It’s short but punchy: about 25 km with ~850 m of ascent and a mix of paved and gravel. Expect vineyard views, river panoramas, and handy cafés …

25.1 km
Distance: 848 m
Ascent: 846 m
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