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Château de Penne – Bruniquel Castle loop from Penne

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Château de Penne – Bruniquel Castle loop from Penne

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Château de Penne – Bruniquel Castle loop from Penne

02:07

31.9km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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3.77 km

Château de Penne

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On their spectacular rocky outcrop, the ruins of the Château de Penne still dominate the village and the Aveyron.
Built in the Merovingian era, it has seen many wars, especially during the Cathar era and during the Hundred Years War.

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13.2 km

Bruniquel Castle

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The Aveyron is a river in southern France. It rises in the Massif Central, near the town of Sévérac-le-Château. The department of Aveyron was named after this river. The river …

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13.5 km

Mittelalterliches Festungsdorf

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16.3 km

View of the Aveyron

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With this overlooking position, we have a beautiful view of Aveyron bordered by forests towards Bruniquel.

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16.7 km

View of the Aveyron River

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Small country road that meanders along side the Aveyron river.

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16.7 km

Rest area with view

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A great spot with a view, very quiet.
A climbing spot also facing southwest, perfect for cycling enthusiasts.

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19.1 km

Montricoux Swimming Access

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swimming access, good for picnicking

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24.8 km

Medieval town of Bruniquel

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Pretty village worth the climb. If the cafes are closed, then you can find water in the cemetery next to the church.

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31.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.3 km

8.43 km

1.20 km

Surfaces

30.7 km

1.18 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 7 July

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Château de Penne – Bruniquel Castle loop from Penne

Château de Penne

Bruniquel Castle

Mittelalterliches Festungsdorf

View of the Aveyron

View of the Aveyron River

Rest area with view

Montricoux Swimming Access

Medieval town of Bruniquel

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