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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Rhône
Quincié-En-Beaujolais

The Three Castles

Moderate

4.7

(58)

264

hikers

The Three Castles

03:16

11.2km

310m

Hiking

This route begins in Quincié-en-Beaujolais and winds between vineyards and woods. It offers beautiful views of the Château du Souzy, that of Varennes and La Palud.

The first part of the route climbs above the village and provides a superb perspective of the vineyards and the church tower. Shortly after,…

Last updated: June 12, 2024

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711 m

Vineyards Above Quincié-en-Beaujolais

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The path passes among the vineyards above Quincié-en-Beaujolais. The outlook is superb, especially in July when the vines are in flower.

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4.20 km

Cross of Forces

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“Each of these crosses can tell its own story and what motivated people to build “their” cross on this spot. (...) These crosses were erected as visible signs and attract …

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6.83 km

Château de Varennes

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The Château de Varennes is an old fortified castle, from the 11th century. It is labeled “VMF Historical Heritage”.
This label is awarded to buildings not protected as Historical Monuments but worthy of interest for the history of art.

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10.4 km

Château de La Palud

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The Château de La Palud was built around 1560 for a powerful family from Beaujolais. Later in 1680, it was acquired by the nuns of Chazeaux. It is used today for agricultural purposes.

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11.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.15 km

1.67 km

1.28 km

114 m

Surfaces

4.00 km

2.88 km

2.14 km

794 m

753 m

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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November 22, 2023

This route begins in Quincié-en-Beaujolais and winds between vineyards and woods. It offers beautiful views of the Château du Souzy, that of Varennes and La Palud.

The first part of the route climbs above the village and provides a superb perspective of the vineyards and the church tower. Shortly after

Translated by Google •

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