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Château de Varennes – Col de la Croix Rosier (721 m) loop from Vaux-en-Beaujolais

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Château de Varennes – Col de la Croix Rosier (721 m) loop from Vaux-en-Beaujolais

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Château de Varennes – Col de la Croix Rosier (721 m) loop from Vaux-en-Beaujolais

02:45

38.7km

740m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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13.3 km

Voie Verte du Beaujolais – Cercié Bike Area

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This greenway is lovely, with farms along the way. The surrounding area is also very picturesque. Very natural and very relaxing.

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16.2 km

Laundry and dining area

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A few meters from the greenway, a washhouse and a table are very practical for taking a break.

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22.2 km

Eroded Rocky Path

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Know that you are heading down a path that is no longer really maintained. The water gullies the path and makes it impassable (on gravel). Perhaps the most determined will …

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22.7 km

The Château de Varennes is an old fortified castle, from the 11th century. It is labeled “VMF Historical Heritage”.
This label is awarded to buildings not protected as Historical Monuments but worthy of interest for the history of art.

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29.8 km

Croix de Marchampt Pass (685 m)

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Pass at 685 m altitude located in Beaujolais Vert, it is possible to continue to the Col de la Croix du Rozier.

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32.2 km

Col de la Croix Rosier (721 m)

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Great collar! The laces on the Beaujolais side are just sublime! It's just harder going up than going down.
Possible ascent of Perréon or pont-gaillard/Lamure-sur-Azergues. Difficult from the Perréon with really steep passages.

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34.1 km

Col de la Pierre Plate

Mountain Pass

38.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.6 km

4.17 km

617 m

276 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.4 km

3.53 km

617 m

166 m

Elevation

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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Château de Varennes – Col de la Croix Rosier (721 m) loop from Vaux-en-Beaujolais

Voie Verte du Beaujolais – Cercié Bike Area

Laundry and dining area

Eroded Rocky Path