Village of Bagnols – Rochebonne Castle loop from Chazay-Marcilly

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Village of Bagnols – Rochebonne Castle loop from Chazay-Marcilly

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Village of Bagnols – Rochebonne Castle loop from Chazay-Marcilly

03:26

41.4km

830m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 36.6 km for 301 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.94 km

Saint-Jean-des-Vignes Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Go around the Church, there is a water point to get supplies.

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6.81 km

La Broc Assiette

Highlight • Restaurant

Perfect for a quality lunch break at a low price opposite the church of Charnay

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6.94 km

Village of Bagnols

Highlight • Castle

Bagnols is part of the pretty villages of Pierres dorées. Its castle, a witness to 8 centuries of history, is a reception venue and stands out as one of the remarkable beauties of the region.

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20.6 km

Rapetour Castle

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20.9 km

Rapetour Castle is an old fortified house from the 12th century. It is a fine example of a Tuscan castello in Beaujolais.

In the oldest parts, visits are organized to discover the bretèches, the machicolations, and the parapet walk.

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22.0 km

Theizé

Highlight • Settlement

Perched on the hills of Beaujolais, Théizé is typical of the Land of Golden Stones. Go up to Rochebonne Castle to discover a beautiful panorama of the Rhône valley and the vineyards of the surrounding hillsides.

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22.2 km

Rochebonne Castle

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The Château de Rochebonne was razed in 1363 and rebuilt in the 17th century. It is listed as a Historic Monument. The view over the Beaujolais vineyards is superb from the castle courtyard.

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41.4 km

End point

Train Station

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