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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Château du Sou – Charnay Village and Castle loop from Villefranche-sur-Saône

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Road cycling routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Château du Sou – Charnay Village and Castle loop from Villefranche-sur-Saône

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Château du Sou – Charnay Village and Castle loop from Villefranche-sur-Saône

02:21

48.3km

650m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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561 m

Villefranche-sur-Saône

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Downtown Villefranche-sur-Saône on a Sunday morning.

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6.21 km

Château de Montauzan

Castle

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8.41 km

Château du Sou

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This fortified house dates back to the 14th century. Refurbished in the 19th century, it also has a medieval garden and a washhouse. Today, it is a reception hall for weddings.

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16.9 km

Ville-sur-Jarnioux Golden Stone Village

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Very beautiful village in golden stones which are limestones rich in iron oxides. Their characteristic golden color comes from these oxides. These stones were widely used for construction in the …

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22.4 km

Frontenas Church

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Frontenas is one of the most beautiful villages of the Golden Stones. Its typical village church of the Pierres Dorées is in the center of the village. Take the time …

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29.4 km

Church and Remains of Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne

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Plaque of the Geographical Society of Lyon, 1881.

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33.1 km

Belle route

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Beautiful downhill curves as you leave Charnay.

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33.6 km

View over Charnay

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View from the western slope.

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33.8 km

Charnay Village and Castle

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The Chateau de Charnay area offers excellent mountain biking opportunities, with trails winding through the picturesque Beaujolais countryside. Located in the Rhône department, the chateau itself is a classic medieval …

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48.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.2 km

3.03 km

1.86 km

220 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.7 km

3.69 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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