Cycle tourism on the Via FluviaClosest to the Haut-Lignon, you’ll find it from the commune of Raucoules.
The Via Fluvia is an itinerary in the heart of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Not far from Le Haut-Lignon, you’ll find the Lavalette dam (a natural bathing site), the Lignon gorges and the famous Himalayan footbridge, or the Velay Express station at Raucoules.
Via Fluvia La Chapelette footbridge Total distance 19 kms – total ascent 304m, total descent 260m.
Starting from Raucoules (parking d’Oumey), Montfaucon-en-Velay (parking la Gare), Dunières (parking La Galoche) or Riotord (parking allée des Tilleuls).
From Raucoules – Gare d’Oumey to Riotord (Maisonneuve), asphalt over the entire greenway route. Safe route. Picnic areas, benches and toilets along the way.
Take care when crossing the railway tracks at the Oumey station. Just after the wooden chalet, the Via Fluvia runs alongside a small factory for a few hundred meters, where cars and heavy goods vehicles can pass through.
Surprise... a huge squirrel on the Via Fluvia - trompe l'oeil wallAn ideal walk for the curious young and old alike, who will enjoy immersing themselves in the history of the railroads. The Via Fluvia follows the route of the old railway line which opened in 1902 and linked Lavoûte-sur-Loire to La Voulte-sur-Rhône (Ardèche). From unusual activities to breathtaking panoramas, this cycling tour is sure to be full of surprises.
Cycle touring on the greenway at GrazacA trip along the Via Fluvia between hills and valleys immerses you in a natural landscape. Will you spot black kite or fario trout in the stream, or why not let yourself be tempted to pick a few coulemelles or cranberries?
Tourist Train Between Montfaucon And Tence Luc OlivierIt’s an escapade between hills and valleys that immerses you in the heart of natural landscapes. It’s time to take a break. On this original stretch, you’ll follow in the footsteps of an incredible railway heritage: steam locomotives, stations, old gatehouses, viaducts and bridges, tunnels, aqueducts…
The Via Fluvia route is an old railroad line that linked the Loire Valley to the Rhône Valley. Those who knew it will have fond memories of the steam train nicknamed “ la Galoche “: it got its name from the peasants of the time, wearing galoshes or clogs, who arrived in town by train. The townsfolk would then exclaim “les galoches arrivent!”
Now known as the Velay Express, thanks to enthusiasts who have set up the Voies Ferrées du Velay association, you can travel aboarda real period steam train!
An exhibition at Raucoules station takes you back to the glorious past of this original railway line. You can see the volunteers who are actively involved in restoring the railroad and its equipment.
Steam locomotive 101You’ll also be able to hear the whistling of the locomotive or see the wisps of smoke coming straight from the ” Velay Express ” tourist train waiting for you at the Raucoules station. The Velay Express takes passengers to the slow rhythm of the trains of yesteryear, recalling the great epic of the railroads of yesteryear. Once you’re comfortably aboard, enjoy the scenery and savor this moment of tranquility in the heart of nature.
Adventure-seekers can climb aboard a Vélorail, an unusual craft that winds its way through the wild and mysterious rolling hills of this region (departure from Dunières).
Come and solve the Enchanted Spell of the Via Fluvia on foot or by bike! The game books are free and available all year round from the Tourist Offices in Le Puy-en-Velay, Yssingeaux, Montfaucon-en-Velay, Bourg-Argental, Hauterives and Annonay.
The family is now complete with 6 surveys, so it’s up to you!
Petites Filles En Balade à L'automne On The Via Fluvia 
The greenway between Grazac and LapteLa malle postale offers you adapted services to and from Le Puy-en-Velay along the entire route. www.lamallepostale.com/fr/itineraires/via-fluvia
