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Castles along the Gand and the Rhins
Distance
73 km
Ascent
1,117 m
Highest point
554 m
100% paved
Start from your location
Ride there from home: we find the shortest way to the loop and start the loop from there.
The ride
Roll out of Lay and let the ride unfold: first past the manor of Manoir de Forest, then along the river Le Rhins and beside Lac de Villerest. Further on you follow La Loire and pass the castle of Château de La Roche, with the river Le Gand rounding things off before the loop brings you back to Lay. All 72.6 km are paved, with 1117 m of climbing along the way.
Climbs
Climb 1Hill
1.5 km at 3.7% · max 6.7%
Climb 2Cat. 4
3.9 km at 3.3% · max 7.5%
Climb 3Cat. 4
2.7 km at 3.8% · max 8.9%
Climb 4Hill
1.8 km at 3.4% · max 8.3%
Climb 5Cat. 4
2.2 km at 3.9% · max 15.4%
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