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Montmelas Castle – Col de Saint-Bonnet loop from Saint-Julien

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Montmelas Castle – Col de Saint-Bonnet loop from Saint-Julien

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Montmelas Castle – Col de Saint-Bonnet loop from Saint-Julien

01:59

16.3km

440m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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Start point

Guest House

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1.76 km

The castle of Montmelas is mentioned as early as 977. This ancient fortified castle was rebuilt in the 13th or 14th century, and restored in a neo-Gothic aesthetic in the 19th century. It stands in the commune of Montmelas-Saint-Sorlin in the Rhône department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The castle was listed as a historical monument by decree of June 29, 2000. Montmelas comes from the Latin mons malatus, "mountain laden with fruit".

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Château de Montmelas

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beautiful view of the Beaujolais

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6.19 km

Col de Saint-Bonnet

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The Col de Saint-Bonnet is a beautiful pass in Beaujolais, culminating at 646 meters. The two main ascents are from Salles-Arbuissonas or Rivolet. Without great difficulty from Salles, it offers very beautiful panoramas of Beaujolais. Via Rivolet, the gradients are steeper in some sections, but the climb is short. You can then reach the Parasoir via the Col de la Vieille Morte, almost without any climbing.

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Saint-Bonnet Chapel on the Signal

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The Saint-Bonnet signal peaks at 676 meters. The place offers beautiful panoramas over Montmelas, then over the vineyard and the Beaujolais mountains.

At the top is a 12th century chapel, of Romanesque architecture. It is dedicated to Saint Bonnet, bishop of Clermont in the 8th century. It was a place of pilgrimage to cure gout and headaches.

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16.3 km

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Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.46 km

3.55 km

2.94 km

208 m

106 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

3.51 km

1.18 km

245 m

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Highest point (710 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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Montmelas Castle – Col de Saint-Bonnet loop from Saint-Julien

View of Château de Montmelas