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

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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes

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

Hard

24

riders

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

03:47

42.8km

970m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 13.7 km for 657 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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11.9 km

Montmelas Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

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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2

22.2 km

Col du Failly

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Many trails to go to St Bonnet or Mad Rock, among others.

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3

24.0 km

Col de Saint-Bonnet

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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25.3 km

Saint-Bonnet Chapel on the Signal

Highlight • Religious Site

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, …

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37.0 km

Saint Albin Chapel

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42.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

15.3 km

5.41 km

4.04 km

2.01 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

15.3 km

10.2 km

1.09 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (700 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Monday 12 October

22°C

8°C

19 %

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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