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Château de Penne – Medieval town of Bruniquel loop from Penne

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Château de Penne – Medieval town of Bruniquel loop from Penne

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5.0

(1)

11

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Château de Penne – Medieval town of Bruniquel loop from Penne

04:41

96.5km

1,340m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

64 m

Château de Penne

Highlight • Castle

On their spectacular rocky outcrop, the ruins of the Château de Penne still dominate the village and the Aveyron.
Built in the Merovingian era, it has seen many wars, especially during the Cathar era and during the Hundred Years War.

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2

7.99 km

Bruniquel Castle seen from the Aveyron

Highlight • Other

3

9.32 km

Medieval town of Bruniquel

Highlight • Historical Site

Pretty village worth the climb. If the cafes are closed, then you can find water in the cemetery next to the church.

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4

17.3 km

Larroque Village

Highlight • Settlement

Larroque is located on the right bank of the Vère. This picturesque village is framed by Puycelsi, Puygaillard-de-Quercy and La Sauzière-Saint-Jean, the natural setting is captivating! Its stone houses and narrow streets take you back in time.

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5

31.9 km

Castelnau de Montmiral & a watering hole

Highlight • Other

- Water point at the top of the steps next door
from the roundabout. Only works in summer.

- Let the water run for a while to cool down. Watch out for wasps hanging around the fountain.

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6

42.6 km

Vieux Village

Highlight • Settlement

It's an old village called... Vieux. We wonder who is nice here!

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7

78.6 km

Dolmen de Peyrelevade

Highlight • Monument

5000 year old megalithic monument. Only the uprights and the cover slab remain. A picnic area is opposite, on the other side of the road.

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8

88.4 km

Vaour Church and Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

Vaour is known for it's yearly comedy festival. There is a water tap next to the door of the town hall.

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96.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

89.2 km

6.74 km

459 m

192 m

Surfaces

91.2 km

5.08 km

164 m

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Tuesday 14 July

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