Windmill – Rémont Mountain loop from Chénas

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Windmill – Rémont Mountain loop from Chénas

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Windmill – Rémont Mountain loop from Chénas

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16.5km

510m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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63 m

Chénas

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Chénas has the smallest vineyard in Beaujolais, but it's not the least important: legend has it that it's the only wine Louis XIII would accept at his table. It's also a charming village surrounded by hillsides.

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2.53 km

Windmill

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Long before the discovery of electricity and the inventions associated with it, our ancestors discovered the possibility of harnessing the power of the elements - which could be useful on …

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5.15 km

Path through the vineyards

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This path crosses the Chenas vineyards and offers beautiful views. We picnicked a little further up, near a small cabin, it was perfect as a setting for a five-star meal!

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11.5 km

Views of Les Chanoriers

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13.1 km

Rémont Mountain

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At 515 meters above sea level, Montagne de Rémont offers breathtaking views in all directions. The view from the ruins which is accessed by a staircase only adds to the magnificence of the place.

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14.4 km

Upper Chenas

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This part located on the heights of the village of Chenas offers beautiful views of the vineyards. The path runs alongside the vineyards. Be careful, the slope steepens here.

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16.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.50 km

3.13 km

2.95 km

886 m

Surfaces

12.4 km

2.64 km

1.20 km

176 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 16 October

16°C

10°C

69 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

February 5, 2026,Départ de Chénas

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April 21, 2025,6P7C+33 Chénas - Coeur de Granit, Ciel de larmes

Winding through the hillsides of Chénas, this hike crosses the wine-growing Beaujolais region under capricious skies. The Pic de Rémont (510m) offers a striking view of the vineyards, while the majestic windmill stands like a guardian of time. Under intermittent rain, the trail leads to the cellar of Château de Chénas for an exceptional tasting. A "Moulin à Vent" 2023 …

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