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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Rhône
Salles-Arbuissonnas-En-Beaujolais

Montmelas Castle – Col de Saint-Bonnet loop from Salles

Hard

4.0

(1)

38

runners

Montmelas Castle – Col de Saint-Bonnet loop from Salles

02:55

22.1km

780m

Running

Hard run. 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: July 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Parking

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1

1.94 km

Col de la Croix du Ban - 440 m

Highlight • Mountain Pass

2

5.54 km

Montmelas Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

The castle of Montmelas is mentioned as early as 977. This ancient fortified castle was rebuilt in the 13th or 14th century, and restored in a neo-Gothic aesthetic in the …

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9.46 km

Saint-Bonnet Chapel on the Signal

Highlight • Religious Site

The Saint-Bonnet signal peaks at 676 meters. The place offers beautiful panoramas over Montmelas, then over the vineyard and the Beaujolais mountains.

At the top is a 12th century chapel, …

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4

10.5 km

Col de Saint-Bonnet

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de Saint-Bonnet is a beautiful pass in Beaujolais, culminating at 646 meters. The two main ascents are from Salles-Arbuissonas or Rivolet. Without great difficulty from Salles, it offers …

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11.7 km

Single a little technical, be careful ⚠️ walking 3/4 of the route which can be avoided by going to the right

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6

12.2 km

Col du Failly

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Many trails to go to St Bonnet or Mad Rock, among others.

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7

13.3 km

8

21.8 km

Departure Salles

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22.1 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

4.68 km

4.18 km

1.33 km

717 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

4.50 km

2.64 km

1.13 km

357 m

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Highest point (720 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Sunday 26 July

27°C

18°C

31 %

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