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Montmelas Castle – Château du Sou loop from Pommiers

Montmelas Castle – Château du Sou loop from Pommiers

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Montmelas Castle – Château du Sou loop from Pommiers

01:40

30.3km

560m

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: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.69 km

Château de Montauzan

Castle

12.8 km

Chapelle de Chevennes

Highlight • Religious Site

The chapel of Chevennes dates from the 12th century, was rebuilt in the 15th century and then recently restored by the architect Catelan. The chapel was a stopover on the pilgrimage route to Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle. Its decor is in the Flamboyant Gothic style with pointed arches molded in beams and cradles. It is listed in the supplementary inventory of historical monuments.

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13.9 km

Montmelas Castle

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The castle of Montmelas is mentioned as early as 977. This ancient fortified castle was rebuilt in the 13th or 14th century, and restored in a neo-Gothic aesthetic in the 19th century. It stands in the commune of Montmelas-Saint-Sorlin in the Rhône department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The castle was listed as a historical monument by decree of June 29, 2000. Montmelas comes from the Latin mons malatus, "mountain laden with fruit".

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14.5 km

View of Château de Montmelas and Vineyards

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Pretty road with a view of the valley, which passes through the vineyards and the Château de Montmelas.

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15.0 km

Saint Blaise Church

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Little information available on this recent golden stone building. The chapel of Saint Bonnet which overlooks the village is more highlighted.

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21.9 km

Château du Sou

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This fortified house dates back to the 14th century. Refurbished in the 19th century, it also has a medieval garden and a washhouse. Today, it is a reception hall for weddings.

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29.8 km

Le Petit Bourg

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Small café in the centre of the village! Friendly owner, good barbecued meats.

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30.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.8 km

1.73 km

1.16 km

597 m

Surfaces

23.8 km

6.45 km

Elevation

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Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Montmelas Castle – Château du Sou loop from Pommiers

Chapelle de Chevennes

Montmelas Castle

View of Château de Montmelas and Vineyards

Saint Blaise Church

Château du Sou

Le Petit Bourg

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