Ascent Saint-Héand – Fontanes Castle loop from La Fouillouse

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Ascent Saint-Héand – Fontanes Castle loop from La Fouillouse

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Ascent Saint-Héand – Fontanes Castle loop from La Fouillouse

02:24

35.4km

550m

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: August 26, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 17.5 km for 316 m

After 27.3 km for 132 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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409 m

Ascent Saint-Héand

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Steady climb towards Saint-Héand. The exit from La Fouillouse is on a cycle path. In the last bends, the view over the Forez plain is very nice.

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8.21 km

Monts du lyonnais sud

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13.9 km

Col du Pilon

Mountain Pass

17.6 km

Fontanes Castle

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Very nice little church

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17.9 km

Fontanès Castle

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Park with huge and beautiful trees

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35.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.8 km

1.26 km

316 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.7 km

1.32 km

316 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 19 October

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Ascent Saint-Héand – Fontanes Castle loop from La Fouillouse

Ascent Saint-Héand

Monts du lyonnais sud

Fontanes Castle

Fontanès Castle

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