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The Queen in her domain. In the space of twenty years, this race has become a world-renowned legend. So let's take on her majesty's route, its 10 climbs and the landscapes it crosses, alternating between valleys and volcanic mountains!
difficult
Distance 222.1 km
17:37 h
4,270 m
4,225 m
1,416 m
371 m
The master of the circuits – this route has become legendary across the world over the past 20 years. Today you can take it on, in all its majesty with 10 climbs and superb scenery alternating between valleys and volcanic mountains. It's a stunning, impressive circuit and a challenging one. There are a few formidable surprises for even the most experienced cyclists along its 220kms but it's worth the effort for the breathtaking landscapes, rare flowers, cultirvated farming terraces and the usual warm welcome in the villages and restaurants.
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difficult
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difficult
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Highest point
1,416 m
Lowest point
371 m
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Chez MagRestaurant de la Source de la Loire - Chez Régine
Lou Tarare Bistrot de Pays
Ferme Café Restaurant La Source de la Loire
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mount Gerbier-de-JoncSuc de Lestrat
Vue panoramique - Table d'orientation de Mézilhac
Point de vue - "Rochebloine"
Point de vue - "Le Balcon du Doux"
Point de vue - "Le Martoulet"
Les Sucs Volcaniques: Peléan eruptions
Geographic source of the Loire River
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The confluence of the sources of the Loire
La Coupe d'Aizac
L'Arche des Métiers
La Maison du Bijou
Chez Mag
Restaurant de la Source de la Loire - Chez Régine
Lou Tarare Bistrot de Pays
Ferme Café Restaurant La Source de la Loire
Coordinates
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45.083490, 4.627960
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45°05'00.6"N 4°37'40.7"E
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31T 628121 4993514
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Difficulty
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
222.1 km
Duration
17:37 h
Ascent
4,270 m
Descent
4,225 m
Highest point
1,416 m
Lowest point
371 m
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