Stage 1: Le Puy-en-Velay → Saint-Privat-d'Allier
Hard
24 km ~7 hours ↑680m ↓420m
About 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
☀️
33°C
Clear sky
✅ Ideal
12°–33°C 0mm 19km/h
Today
☀️
33°
12°
Fri
⛈️
35°
13°
Sat
🌦️
33°
16°
Sun
☁️
36°
14°
Mon
☁️
38°
17°
Saint-Privat-d'Allier
☀️
30°C
Clear sky
✅ Ideal
16°–30°C 0mm 20km/h
Today
☀️
30°
16°
Fri
🌦️
32°
17°
Sat
🌦️
30°
18°
Sun
☁️
33°
16°
Mon
☁️
35°
19°