The Top 20 Attractions around Châtelneuf
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Châtelneuf. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Châtelneuf is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 13, 2025
Montverdun Priory
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Apart from the fantastic view, it is something special to spend the night in the old walls.
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The Grande Pierre Bazanne
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The great Pierre Bazanne, 1,394 meters high, is a neck of volcanic origin emerging from the high stubble of Forez. Above the forests, it offers a 360-degree panorama. Unusual: this basalt block freaks out compasses!
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Col de Baracuchet (1267 m)
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1267 m high for an enchanting pass, very peaceful in the heart of nature.
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Supeyres Pass
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At an altitude of 1,365 meters, the Col des Supeyres is the ideal location for mountain biking. In winter, it also offers opportunities for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, and is a renowned site for snowkiting.
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Champdieu Priory
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Former Benedictine priory founded around the year 1000 and restored in the 1970s. Today it hosts guided tours, exhibitions, concerts, association events and private events.
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Jasserie du Coq Noir
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Open from the end of April, the Jasserie du Coq Noir is a summer farm typical of the Forez mountains. Managed by a local association, you will find something to …
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Refuge du Garnier
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On the bucolic heights of the Forez mountains, the Garnier inn welcomes hikers all summer long. Local menus are also served there. The Fourme de Montbrison fondue is delicious.
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Col de Baracuchet from Montbrison
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Very beautiful pass from Montbrison with a plethora of viewpoints and magnificent landscapes. The end is in the forest we feel that we are at altitude with a well deteriorated …
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Collegiate Church of Our Lady of Hope, Montbrison
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The Notre-Dame-d'Espérance Collegiate Church is the largest Gothic church in the Loire department. The construction of this Gothic church spanned almost two centuries (1223-1466). With its beautiful architecture, it is …
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Very pretty waterfall
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A short walk of an hour and a half with the family, through very pleasant paths, along the river. Some difficult sections on the return of the loop, but good fun crossing the river.
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Prabouré
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Prabouré is a small ski resort. Although skiing in winter is increasingly difficult, in summer it is an ideal starting point for hikes in Forez.
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