Château de Druyes – Bridge Over the Druyes loop from Surgy
Château de Druyes – Bridge Over the Druyes loop from Surgy
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Château de Druyes – Bridge Over the Druyes loop from Surgy
02:19
52.5km
470m
Road cycling
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: June 19, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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18 m
Surgy and its cliffs
Highlight • Climb
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4.34 km
Marais de la vallée de la Druyes
Highlight • Natural
At the end of the well-developed path, you will find an ornithological observatory. Access is open and free all year round.
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9.67 km
Fortified Gate of Druyes-les-Belles-Fontaines
Highlight • Monument
This gate is part of the enclosure of the lower courtyard of the castle which crowned the rock overlooking the valley and dominating the only possible crossing of the river.
A second gate existed on the current rue de la Rampe.
The enclosure dates from the 12th century. It was protected, to the east, by four still visible towers, one of which has just been restored.
On the west coast, the enclosure appears as a very large wall, 2 m thick and 4 m high. It is incorporated into gardens and houses, but still visible.
It was lined with a dry ditch.
The postern did not include a drawbridge. It was closed by a heavy double door, the stone pivot cups of which can still be seen in the lower part. The machicolations made it possible to throw stones at the attackers. They probably date from the 14th century.
This door has been classified as a historic monument since May 9, 1888.
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9.89 km
Druyes-les-Belles-Fontaines
Highlight • Settlement
9.90 km
Château de Druyes
Highlight • Castle
Entrance costs 5 euros (as of 2021).
Out of season the castle is only open on weekends.
There is even a circular hiking trail where the castle is almost always visible.
chateau-de-druyes.com
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11.0 km
Bridge Over the Druyes
Highlight • Bridge
In the Middle Ages, bridge and castle went hand in hand because any river crossing gave rise to a toll.
In 1859, the bridge, which was 5.50 m wide, was widened by 2.50 m to adapt it to the transformation of the main roads into secondary roads. During 2004, it was completely renovated.
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45.0 km
Water Tower Street
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52.5 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
51.0 km
1.51 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
48.6 km
3.93 km
< 100 m
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