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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Charolles

Paray-Le-Monial

Beautiful view – Long Descent loop from Paray-le-Monial

Routes

Road cycling routes

France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Charolles

Paray-Le-Monial

Beautiful view – Long Descent loop from Paray-le-Monial

Hard

riders

Beautiful view – Long Descent loop from Paray-le-Monial

06:17

124km

1,800m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.3 km for 90 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.03 km

Miniature Eiffel Tower with Velociraptor

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It's as described, there's a small version of the Eiffel Tower with a velociraptor underneath. It is worth the detour because it is quite original.

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9.44 km

Saint Martin Church

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Sandstone church directly on the road, behind it Château de Lugny

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10.3 km

L'Arconce

Lake

31.4 km

Bois du Cerne

Forest

36.3 km

View of Château de La Clayette

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Château de La Clayette is a beautiful castle located in the heart of Charolais-Brionnais in Southern Burgundy. It was built in 1380 on the edge of the pond.

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76.4 km

Le Haut du Bois

Forest

82.0 km

Panoramic View of the Countryside

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180° to the east

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84.4 km

Beautiful view

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A bit south of the church under a linden tree, 180 degree view to the east. Unbeatable with evening light!

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89.1 km

Long Descent

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Let it roll, no braking necessary.

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90.2 km

Semur-en-Brionnais Medieval Village

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Medieval village, former capital of Brionnais. For lovers of old stones, Château Saint-Hugues, one of the oldest castles in Burgundy, and the very beautiful Saint-Hilaire collegiate church.

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98.7 km

Saint-Christophe-en-Brionnais Auction Market

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The cattle market of Saint Christophe en Brionnais is one of the most important markets in France for the trade of the emblematic Charolais cows. It takes place every Wednesday, …

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124 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

121 km

1.33 km

625 m

615 m

Surfaces

104 km

18.1 km

1.20 km

362 m

Elevation

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Wednesday 26 August

31°C

19°C

46 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Saint Martin Church

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