Our take
A greenway along the Allier, reserved for pedestrians and bikes, between alluvial forest, gravel pits and meadows. The combination that rescues a family day in Vichy.
A 27 km greenway along the Allier, from Billy to Saint-Yorre via Vichy: alluvial forests, the Lac d'Allier, no cars.
A greenway laid out along the Allier, over 27 km between Billy and Saint-Yorre via Vichy, with an access point from avenue des Graviers in Abrest. A cycle and pedestrian path, ideal for families and beginners. It crosses the Parc Napoléon III, runs alongside the Lac d'Allier and passes through the alluvial forests. Free access all year round, free parking at the main points. Bike hire in Vichy all year (Vivélo stations and an agency near the railway station), and at the Rotonde bike village in season. Out and back, at your own pace.
Why we love it
- The calm of the alluvial forest on the banks of the Allier
- The light on the Allier as you follow the bank
- A path where everyone rides at their own pace, even the little ones
Top tip
Bike hire in Vichy all year round, self-service with Vivélo. Sunset over the Allier from Abrest: a great photo. Easy to combine with a canoe trip down the Allier: from Saint-Yorre to the Célestins beach in Vichy, allow about 1 hour 30 on the water.
Before you go
- Hire a bike in Vichy if you come without your own: it's quick and simple
- For a short outing, do the 9 km loop around the Lac d'Allier, in Vichy
Weather for the next 3 days
Today
17°/6°
1 mm · 23 km/h
Tomorrow
15°/4°
dry · 12 km/h
Tue 27
22°/7°
0 mm · 10 km/h
Source: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0). General lowland forecasts, to be cross-checked with specialist mountain forecasts at altitude.
Practical info
- Address
- 75B Av. des Graviers, 03200 Abrest, France
03200 Abrest
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€€Fa Bio Li
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€€Cocoon Coffee Vichy
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