38,08 km cycling route from Villecomtal to Espalion
Elevation of the stage
Waytypes of the stage
Surface of the stage
The cycle route
Signposted La vallée du Lot à vélo - voie de Conques (V 86).
From Villecomtal to Bozouls: D904 on the right bank of the Dourdou, with moderate traffic along the river and a moderate, gradual gradient to the outskirts of Rodelle. D68, D27 and D581 to Bozouls. Short sections with gradients >10% on the outskirts of Rodelle, then a steady climb with many false flats to Bozouls.
Difference in altitude: + 474 m / - 241 m.
From Bozouls to Espalion: former railroad line converted into a rustic hiking trail with a moderate gradient and numerous engineering structures.
Difference in altitude: + 140 m / - 342. From Bozouls, you can reach Rodez via Bertholène (approx. 35 km, not signposted).
From Bozouls to Bertholène: track on old railroad line with moderate gradients.
From Bertholène to Rodez: D 27, D 56 from Montrozier, then D 12, low-traffic but narrow and winding. Steep gradients in the Palanges forest and in the Sainte-Radegonde area.
Difference in altitude + 500 m / - 524 m.
Train station
- Rodez train station: TER LIO Rodez - Saint-Christophe - Figeac – Brives & bus to Toulouse
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