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Circuit du Forez - Discovering know-how (cyclo loop n°6)
Description
This tour lets you discover the skills and know-how of the Livradois region around the theme of water and nature.
Leaving Ambert and its round town hall behind, you'll make your way up to the Richard de Bas mill, where paper is still being made using ancient methods and equipment that has hardly changed in centuries.
You then reach Arlanc, a sedimentary basin between the Dore and Dolore rivers. Take a break at the Garden for the Earth, where you can discover thousands of plant species from all over the world.
Finally, you'll head up the Dolore valley, between meadows and woods, passing through Saint-Bonnet-le-Chastel, where you can discover the remains of a castle.
Approx. 3 hrs. 25 min. at an average speed of 20 km/h.
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Additional information
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Conseil départemental du Puy-de-Dôme - 02/06/2026
www.puydedome-tourisme.com/
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Environments
Overview on river
Mountain view
Tips
- The town of Ambert.
- The Richard de Bas mill.
- The Dore and Dolore rivers.
- The Garden for the Earth in Arlanc.
Distinctions
Cycling and Cheese Accreditation
Contact
Phone : 04 73 82 61 90
Email : contact.ambert@vacances-livradois-forez.fr
Website : https://www.auvergne-livradois-forez.com/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/vacances.livradois.forez/
Google+ : https://plus.google.com/b/108466803393150638991/+Vacanceslivradoisforez63/about
Open period
All year round daily.
Reception complements
For your own safety, check that your bike is in good working order (tires/brakes) and take the necessary repair kit, take a refill (water and food), encourage a little development and pedal smoothly.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
1/ You'll leave Ambert and its round town hall behind, and head up to the Richard de Bas mill, where paper is still being made using ancient methods and equipment that hasn't changed much in centuries.
2/ You reach Arlanc, a sedimentary basin between the Dore and Dolore rivers. Take a break at the Jardin pour la Terre, where you can discover thousands of plant species from all over the world.
3/ Finally, you'll head up the Dolore valley, between meadows and woods, passing through Saint-Bonnet-le-Chastel, where you can discover the remains of a castle.
Approx. 3 hrs. 25 min. at an average speed of 20 km/h.
Animals
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