Cross of Forces – Château de Varennes loop from Quincié-en-Beaujolais

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Rhône

Quincié-En-Beaujolais

Cross of Forces – Château de Varennes loop from Quincié-en-Beaujolais

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Cross of Forces – Château de Varennes loop from Quincié-en-Beaujolais

06:12

20.0km

760m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.39 km

Cross of Forces

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“Each of these crosses can tell its own story and what motivated people to build “their” cross on this spot. (...) These crosses were erected as visible signs and attract …

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3.83 km

Gas slides

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High percentages with a lot of stone.

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5.58 km

The Château de Varennes is an old fortified castle, from the 11th century. It is labeled “VMF Historical Heritage”.
This label is awarded to buildings not protected as Historical Monuments but worthy of interest for the history of art.

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12.8 km

Sainte Marie Farm

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13.6 km

Ferme Sainte-Marie in Saint-Étienne-la-Varenne

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Ferme Sainte-Marie, located in the commune of Saint-Étienne-la-Varenne, is a place rich in history and heritage. Perched on the heights, it offers a splendid view of the surrounding valleys, particularly …

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19.1 km

Château de La Palud

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The Château de La Palud was built around 1560 for a powerful family from Beaujolais. Later in 1680, it was acquired by the nuns of Chazeaux. It is used today for agricultural purposes.

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20.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

1.72 km

1.02 km

598 m

Surfaces