Col de Saint-Bonnet – Montmelas Castle loop from Porte des Pierres Dorées

Col de Saint-Bonnet – Montmelas Castle loop from Porte des Pierres Dorées

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Col de Saint-Bonnet – Montmelas Castle loop from Porte des Pierres Dorées

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38.3km

630m

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: September 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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15.3 km

Col du Cruizon - 628 m

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Crossroads at the junction of the Route du Parasoir, Vaux and Montmelas. We enjoy magnificent views of the south of Beaujolais. But can we really talk about a collar?

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16.5 km

Le relais du Parasoir

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Perched at the top of the hill of St Cyr-le-Châtoux, at an altitude of 656 meters and located near an airfield, the Relais du Parasoir offers you a breathtaking view …

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17.8 km

Le Parasoire

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The climb to Salle Arbuissonnas/Saint Cyr le Chatoux is quite long.

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19.2 km

Vieille Morte Pass - 597 m

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20.8 km

Col de Saint-Bonnet

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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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23.6 km

View of Château de Montmelas and Vineyards

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Pretty road with a view of the valley, which passes through the vineyards and the Château de Montmelas.

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24.4 km

Montmelas Castle

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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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26.4 km

Chapelle de Chevennes

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The chapel of Chevennes dates from the 12th century, was rebuilt in the 15th century and then recently restored by the architect Catelan. The chapel was a stopover on the …

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38.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.2 km

1.16 km

938 m

Surfaces

31.4 km