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Col de Saint-Bonnet – Montmelas Castle loop from Centre pénitentiaire de Villefranche-sur-Saône

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Col de Saint-Bonnet – Montmelas Castle loop from Centre pénitentiaire de Villefranche-sur-Saône

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Col de Saint-Bonnet – Montmelas Castle loop from Centre pénitentiaire de Villefranche-sur-Saône

01:47

25.9km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

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6.32 km

Town Hall of Saint Julien

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7.45 km

Mairie de Blacé

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11.3 km

Viewpoint

14.4 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 …

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Montmelas Castle

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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 …

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18.1 km

View of Château de Montmelas

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18.9 km

Chapelle de Chevennes

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The chapel of Chevennes dates from the 12th century, was rebuilt in the 15th century and then recently restored by the architect Catelan. The chapel was a stopover on the …

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25.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.7 km

2.06 km

1.19 km

Surfaces

22.5 km

3.44 km

Elevation

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Thursday 2 July

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Col de Saint-Bonnet – Montmelas Castle loop from Centre pénitentiaire de Villefranche-sur-Saône

Town Hall of Saint Julien

Mairie de Blacé

Col de Saint-Bonnet

Montmelas Castle

View of Château de Montmelas

Chapelle de Chevennes

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