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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Montveran Castle – Culoz loop from Ceyzérieu

Road cycling routes

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Montveran Castle – Culoz loop from Ceyzérieu

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(1)

15

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Montveran Castle – Culoz loop from Ceyzérieu

02:34

54.5km

690m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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25.2 km

Virieu-le-Petit

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This small, idyllic village invites you to take a short stop on the strenuous way up. If you want to take a break here and enjoy a little French flair, …

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29.2 km

Belle vue

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Route du Grand Colombier via Artemare. The still gentle slope allows you to enjoy the scenery.

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32.6 km

View of Machuraz Castle

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The castle of Machuraz - locally sometimes called castle of Artemare - is a 16th century castle remodeled in the 19th century by Benoît-Joseph Chatron, which stands at a place …

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39.6 km

Montveran Castle

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Look up to see the castle

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40.0 km

Culoz

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Located at the foot of the Grand Colombier and on the banks of the Rhône, Culoz has great historical wealth. Its first inhabitants populated it in 7600 BC, before passing …

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41.4 km

White bike with red polka dots

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Statue of a white racing bike with red polka dots, like the Tour de France jersey of the best climber, which invites us to attack the Col du Grand Colombier!

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42.1 km

View of the Rhône River

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Always very nice!

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51.8 km

Sculptures of Vongnes

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In the village of Vongnes, there are magnificent sculptures in the green and flowery park.

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54.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.1 km

16.3 km

184 m

Surfaces

53.5 km

1.09 km

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Highest point (640 m)

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