Rochebonne Castle – Pays des Pierres Dorées loop from Tarare

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Rochebonne Castle – Pays des Pierres Dorées loop from Tarare

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Rochebonne Castle – Pays des Pierres Dorées loop from Tarare

04:23

67.2km

940m

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 24, 2026

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Train Station

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32.4 km

Rapetour Castle

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33.4 km

Rochebonne Castle

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The Château de Rochebonne was razed in 1363 and rebuilt in the 17th century. It is listed as a Historic Monument. The view over the Beaujolais vineyards is superb from the castle courtyard.

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35.6 km

Pays des Pierres Dorées

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The medieval village of Oingt, in the heart of the Pays des Pierres Dorées, is classified as one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France.
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36.7 km

Oingt

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Classed among the Most Beautiful Villages in France, the medieval village of Oingt is a must-see in Beaujolais. Located in the Pays des Pierres Dorées, the village perched on a …

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36.8 km

La Petite Auberge d'Oingt

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mandatory break to shoot in the village

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37.2 km

View of Oingt

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On the Saule d'Oingt road, the arrival in the commune is delightful, in a hilly environment partially covered with vines.

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41.1 km

Very nice arrival at the pass with a beautiful panorama of the villages of Pierres Dorées, and further away the Saône plain. On leaving you can continue towards the Col du Chêne or go back down into the valley.

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50.7 km