Fortified village of Orliénas – Château de Montaland washhouse loop from Vernaison

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Fortified village of Orliénas – Château de Montaland washhouse loop from Vernaison

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Fortified village of Orliénas – Château de Montaland washhouse loop from Vernaison

02:20

30.9km

470m

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: September 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.16 km

Tour de Gadagne

Highlight • Historical Site

Pretty Renaissance tower, in the corner of a courtyard.
Private property: you can admire it from the street.

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12.4 km

Étang de Combe Gibert

Highlight • Lake

Small fishing pond, ideal for a break or a picnic.

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13.4 km

Fortified medieval village built in the 9th century. You can still see the fortified church, the remains of the Roman aqueduct of Gier and the old priory, next to which there is a fountain with ferruginous water.

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16.0 km

Chemin des Vergers – View of Orliénas

Highlight • Viewpoint

18.8 km

Roman Aqueduct of Chaponost

Highlight • Monument

Impressive preservation of this portion of aqueduct

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20.5 km

Château de Montaland washhouse

Highlight • Monument

The washhouse of Montaland Castle is nestled in the heart of a green setting. This small stone building, located near a natural spring, bears witness to the importance of water …

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21.2 km

Garon siphon bridge — Roman aqueduct of the Gier

Highlight • Bridge

This siphon bridge is part of the Roman Aqueduct of Gier, one of the four aqueducts built to supply Lyon with water. Located on the banks of the Garon, this piece of heritage blends perfectly into the bucolic setting.

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