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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Charolles
Chauffailles

Voie Verte de Melay – Charlieu Benedictine Abbey loop from Chauffailles

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Road cycling routes
France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Charolles
Chauffailles

Voie Verte de Melay – Charlieu Benedictine Abbey loop from Chauffailles

Moderate

18

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Voie Verte de Melay – Charlieu Benedictine Abbey loop from Chauffailles

03:39

80.7km

740m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

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Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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10.8 km

Vue sur le viaduc

Viewpoint

2

13.0 km

View of Château de La Clayette

Highlight • Castle

Château de La Clayette is a beautiful castle located in the heart of Charolais-Brionnais in Southern Burgundy. It was built in 1380 on the edge of the pond.

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25.5 km

The cattle market of Saint Christophe en Brionnais is one of the most important markets in France for the trade of the emblematic Charolais cows. It takes place every Wednesday, …

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33.9 km

Semur-en-Brionnais Medieval Village

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Medieval village, former capital of Brionnais. For lovers of old stones, Château Saint-Hugues, one of the oldest castles in Burgundy, and the very beautiful Saint-Hilaire collegiate church.

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48.2 km

Voie Verte de Melay

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Hardly any vertical meters and only for cyclists, often in the shade under trees.

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49.7 km

This bike path runs along what was once an old railway line. It offers several kilometers of cycle path parallel to the Loire River.

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59.6 km

Charlieu Benedictine Abbey

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You find it a few meters from Place Saint-Philibert. It is possible to combine entrance tickets with the Cordeliers convent and to book guided tours.

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80.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.2 km

22.6 km

5.59 km

3.26 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

69.3 km

11.4 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 14 July

31°C

19°C

54 %

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