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Frullo
March 10, 2026
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Perched on a spur of serpentine rock, overlooking a system of vertical faults, Chenal Castle silently dominates the surrounding area, as it did in the 13th century, when the lords of Chenal had it built for a specific purpose: to monitor and block the connecting road that ran through the depression below. Not a castle of ceremonial importance, therefore, but a pure military outpost, designed for control and defense, always in close visual dialogue with the more imposing Château de Saint-Germain, to which it was ancillary.
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8.32km
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220m
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 620 m