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Charlieu Benedictine Abbey – Drée Castle loop from Chauffailles

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Charlieu Benedictine Abbey – Drée Castle loop from Chauffailles

Hard

5.0

(2)

14

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Charlieu Benedictine Abbey – Drée Castle loop from Chauffailles

07:41

117km

1,570m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

19.7 km

Charlieu Benedictine Abbey

Highlight • Other

You find it a few meters from Place Saint-Philibert. It is possible to combine entrance tickets with the Cordeliers convent and to book guided tours.

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2

20.1 km

Old Charlieu Station

Highlight • Historical Site

3

29.8 km

Châteauneuf

Highlight • Other

44.1 km

Étang de la Basolle

Lake

5

44.6 km

Étang de la Basolle

Highlight • Lake

6

45.8 km

Drée Castle

Highlight • Castle

Château de Drée, also known as the "little Versailles of the Brionnais", dates back to the 17th century. The estate has a ten-hectare park including French-style gardens and a rose …

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7

46.0 km

Drée Castle

Highlight • Castle

This ceremonial castle was built in the 17th century. A visit to this residence nicknamed “Little Versailles of Charolais” reveals a sumptuous interior. THE. French garden is classified as a …

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8

49.8 km

Bois-Sainte-Marie

Highlight • Settlement

If you are looking for a small souvenir for the tour, you can find it here.

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9

79.9 km

Saint-Blaise Romanesque church

Highlight • Other

Pretty traditional Romanesque church. View of the Carmel of Peace from the parking lot

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99.5 km

Col de la Croix d'Auterre

Mountain Pass

B

117 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

99.8 km

7.16 km

5.07 km

3.15 km

2.32 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

94.6 km

21.3 km

1.17 km

442 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Monday 19 October

13°C

7°C

97 %

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