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Frontenas Church – Charnay Village and Castle loop from Villefranche-sur-Saône

Frontenas Church – Charnay Village and Castle loop from Villefranche-sur-Saône

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Frontenas Church – Charnay Village and Castle loop from Villefranche-sur-Saône

02:16

47.1km

620m

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: August 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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561 m

Villefranche-sur-Saône

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Downtown Villefranche-sur-Saône on a Sunday morning.

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6.21 km

Château de Montauzan

Castle

15.7 km

Ville-sur-Jarnioux Golden Stone Village

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Very beautiful village in golden stones which are limestones rich in iron oxides. Their characteristic golden color comes from these oxides. These stones were widely used for construction in the …

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Frontenas Church

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Frontenas is one of the most beautiful villages of the Golden Stones. Its typical village church of the Pierres Dorées is in the center of the village. Take the time …

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28.0 km

Châtillon

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Châtillon is a superb village on a hillside. It is known for its castle but also for the typical color of its golden stones.

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28.2 km

Church and Remains of Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne

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Plaque of the Geographical Society of Lyon, 1881.

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31.8 km

Belle route

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Beautiful downhill curves as you leave Charnay.

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32.4 km

View over Charnay

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View from the western slope.

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32.6 km

The Chateau de Charnay area offers excellent mountain biking opportunities, with trails winding through the picturesque Beaujolais countryside. Located in the Rhône department, the chateau itself is a classic medieval …

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47.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.2 km

3.03 km

1.67 km

220 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.6 km

3.50 km

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Tuesday 1 September

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Frontenas Church – Charnay Village and Castle loop from Villefranche-sur-Saône

Villefranche-sur-Saône

Ville-sur-Jarnioux Golden Stone Village

Frontenas Church

Châtillon

Church and Remains of Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne

Belle route

View over Charnay

Charnay Village and Castle

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