Stage 1: Le Puy-en-Velay → Saint-Privat-d'Allier
Hard
24 km ~7 hours ↑680m ↓420mAbout This Stage
Begin in the extraordinary volcanic city of Le Puy-en-Velay — its cathedral sits on a volcanic plug above the town. A challenging start through dramatic gorge landscapes.
Terrain
Volcanic highlands, gorge paths, medieval villages
Highlights
✦
Le Puy Cathedral perched on volcanic rock
✦
Chapelle Saint-Michel d'Aiguilhe
✦
dramatic gorge descent
Stage Details
24 km
Distance
~7h
Est. Time
680m
Elevation Gain
420m
Elevation Loss
✓ Albergue
✓ ATM
✓ Pharmacy
Stage Map
Weather Forecast
Le Puy-en-Velay
🌦️
11°C
Rain showers
🌦️ Fair
4°–11°C 1.8mm 20km/h
Today
🌦️
11°
4°
Sat
🌦️
12°
4°
Sun
🌫️
15°
4°
Mon
☁️
15°
6°
Tue
☁️
19°
5°
Saint-Privat-d'Allier
⛈️
7°C
Thunderstorm
⛈️ Avoid
1°–7°C 3mm 22km/h
Today
⛈️
7°
1°
Sat
🌦️
9°
2°
Sun
☁️
13°
3°
Mon
☁️
12°
6°
Tue
☁️
17°
5°