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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Grenouze Pass – Villars Castle loop from Échalas

Bike touring routes & trails

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Grenouze Pass – Villars Castle loop from Échalas

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Grenouze Pass – Villars Castle loop from Échalas

04:29

63.9km

1,190m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional du Pilat

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

23.9 km

ViaRhôna Bike Rest Area and Facilities, Condrieu

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Currently not in operation, had to spend the night on February 21-22, 2025. Unfortunately I couldn't sleep well because my tarpaulin was so loud. Otherwise great place to sleep, toilet …

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2

26.0 km

View of Terraced Vineyards in Parc Naturel Régional du Pilat

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36.7 km

Col de Pavezin

Mountain Pass

4

40.5 km

Grenouze Pass

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The Col de Grenouze is 8.09 km long, with an elevation gain of 462 m. The average gradient is 5.7% with maximum gradients of 17%.

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5

43.5 km

Villars Castle

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Château du Maréchal de Villars (General and Marshal of France under Louis XV)

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47.4 km

Col de Chassenoud

Mountain Pass

B

63.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.0 km

5.47 km

865 m

626 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

56.3 km

6.65 km

856 m

129 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (660 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Friday 15 May

14°C

6°C

61 %

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