There are five passes in the Allier department. The Montagne Bourbonnaise is the highest area in the department. And logically, it's in this mid-mountain zone that the main passes are located. There are four of them.
The Col de la Loge des Gardes is the highest pass in the Allier department, with a peak of 1,077 m. There are several good ascents from the Montagne Bourbonnaise, notably via Laprugne (D182) or La Chabanne (D177). The pass is also accessible from the Loire department.
Cycle tour N° 8 Au cœur de la Montagne Bourbonnaise takes you over the Col de la Loge des Gardes and the Rivière Noire.
The Col de la Plantade and the Col du Beau Louis require a small detour on the circuit.
Cycle tour N° 8 Au cœur de la Montagne Bourbonnaise takes you over the Col de la Loge des Gardes and the Rivière Noire.
The Col de la Plantade and the Col du Beau Louis require a small detour on the circuit.
Services
Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
Picnic area
Car park
Free car park
Pets welcome
Openings
All year 2025 - Open everyday
Location
Spoken languages
Environment
- In the country
- Forest location
- Mountain location
- Bottom of slopes
- River 5 km away
- Ski resort
- Close to GR footpath
- Cycle track/route within 500 m
