Circuit of the Beaujolais Crus

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Circuit of the Beaujolais Crus

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Circuit of the Beaujolais Crus

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58.5km

980m

Cycling

This circuit is a great vintage for cycling and wine lovers. The ambitious profile, however, reserves the route for regular cyclists accustomed to accumulating distance and elevation gain. The many wine villages dotted along the route can allow you to spread the excursion over two days to smooth out your…

by Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Tourisme

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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1.69 km

Église Saint-Jean Apôtre

Highlight • Religious Site

The Saint-Jean Apôtre church in Régnié-Durette is one of the largest in Beaujolais. It was built in 1867 according to the plans of architect Bossan, to whom we also owe the Basilica of Fourvière in Lyon.

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8.77 km

Villié-Morgon

Highlight • Settlement

This historic wine-growing commune is located in a magnificent hilly environment belonging to the Beaujolais Mountains. Visit its cellars to taste the wines of Morgon.

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18.3 km

Fleurie

Highlight • Settlement

Fleurie is a beautiful wine village in northern Beaujolais, known for its "Fleurie" cru. It has several wine cellars and a pleasant trail that starts from the town center and …

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21.9 km

Chénas

Highlight • Settlement

Chénas has the smallest vineyard in Beaujolais, but it's not the least important: legend has it that it's the only wine Louis XIII would accept at his table. It's also a charming village surrounded by hillsides.

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25.6 km

Juliénas

Highlight • Settlement

Juliénas is a charming small commune in Beaujolais surrounded by vineyards. The village is also known for its appellation. Its vineyards, its terroir, its cellars are conducive to wine tourism if that interests you.

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42.1 km

Durbize Panoramic Route

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

This magnificent bucolic route leads to the Durbize pass. Remember to look up, as the panorama offers superb landscapes of vineyards, mountains, and villages undulating across the valleys.

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44.5 km

Col de Durbize

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Pleasant hill to do with a superb panorama and a beautiful view of Mont Brouilly. It is longer via the Fief but can be frequented by cars and bikers on …

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58.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.8 km

2.54 km

175 m

Surfaces

50.0 km

8.41 km

154 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

21°C

8°C

26 %

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Comments

May 26, 2026

This circuit is a great vintage for cycling and wine lovers. The ambitious profile, however, reserves the route for regular cyclists accustomed to accumulating distance and elevation gain. The many wine villages dotted along the route can allow you to spread the excursion over two days to smooth out

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