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Col de la Croix du Sud – Ambierle, Village of Character loop from Changy

Col de la Croix du Sud – Ambierle, Village of Character loop from Changy

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Col de la Croix du Sud – Ambierle, Village of Character loop from Changy

03:18

66.1km

1,040m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.85 km

Le Crozet

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Le Crozet boasts houses dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries, testaments to a rich past. This medieval village delights visitors who are enchanted by the order of this quiet and flower-filled village.

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6.57 km

Le Petit Louvre

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The Petit Louvre is a 15th century monument in Renaissance and Gothic style. It was a stopover lodge for the king's officers, constabulary brigade, post house in the royal service …

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39.2 km

South Cross Pass

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39.4 km

Col de la Croix du Sud

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The Col de la Croix du Sud from Saint-Bonnet-des-Quarts is 12 kilometers long with a total elevation gain of 398 meters. The average gradient is 3% with maximum gradients of 6%.

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47.2 km

Coffee time @ cafe center

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Simple coffee / lunch cafe. One of the few on the road.

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60.9 km

Ambierle, Village of Character

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Located on a promontory 400 meters above sea level, Ambierle is a "Village of Character" of 1,900 inhabitants. Renowned for its Benedictine abbey, Ambierle is also home to pottery, a vineyard and a Michelin-starred restaurant.

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66.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

65.4 km

741 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

63.1 km

3.03 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

34°C

21°C

18 %

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Col de la Croix du Sud – Ambierle, Village of Character loop from Changy

Le Crozet

Le Petit Louvre

South Cross Pass

Col de la Croix du Sud

Coffee time @ cafe center

Ambierle, Village of Character

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