Featured route
Circuit 23 · Vallée des Papetiers
Start and finish: Gare d’Ambert
A medium-length red route combining distance and climbing without choosing the toughest loop.
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 415 hm
- Level
- Rood
Cycling and walking
Mountain biking
From easy loops to serious climbing
Waymarked routes start at Gare d’Ambert, not at the campsite.
Outdoors in Livradois-Forez
Plenty of choice around Ambert
The official network offers routes at different levels. These three loops start at Gare d’Ambert, not at the campsite. Use the official map and GPX files to reach the correct starting point.
You can start your cycling day directly at Le Pré Doux and ride to your chosen route. The published official starting point remains authoritative.
The official MTB network around Ambert advertises over 700 km of waymarked routes.
Route inspiration
Three waymarked loops
Alternative route
Circuit 21 Ambert
Start and finish: Gare d’Ambert
A short green loop and an accessible introduction to the Ambert network.
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 83 hm
- Level
- Groen
Alternative route
Circuit 24 Ambert
Start and finish: Gare d’Ambert
The demanding option: substantial ascent over 31 km, intended for experienced mountain bikers.
- Distance
- 31 km
- Ascent
- 1.040 hm
- Level
- Zwart