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Chaponnay - Saint-Pierre-de-Chandieu - Château de Moidière - Royas - Moidieu-Détourbe - Le Haut d'Illins
A road cycling route starting from Chaponnay
Travel through history as you cycle between picturesque villages and admire medieval architecture.
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This road cycling route takes you on a journey through history as you visit picturesque villages and admire medieval architecture. From Chaponnay, you'll explore the charming town of Saint-Pierre-de-Chandieu and learn about its fascinating past. The route then takes you to Château de Moidière, a medieval castle dating back to the 14th century. As you continue, you'll pass through Royas and Moidieu-Détourbe, where you can admire their well-preserved medieval buildings. The final destination of this route is Le Haut d'Illins, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. With a moderate difficulty level, this ride is suitable for well-trained amateurs.
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Start: Marennes Village centerChaponnay: Cycling through rolling hills and vineyards in the stunning Rhône-Alpes region
Chaponnay, located in the Rhône-Alpes region of France, is a cyclist's paradise with its extensive network of cycling routes and beautiful scenery. This locality offers well-maintained roads, making it ideal for road cyclists. Chaponancy is surrounded by rolling hills and vineyards, providing a picturesque backdrop for rides. Cyclists visiting this area can enjoy exploring the Parc Naturel Régional du Pilat, which offers stunning climbs and panoramic views. With its cycling-friendly infrastructure and stunning landscapes, Chaponnay ranks as a great area for both road and gravel cycling.9 km
9 km
Saint-Pierre-de-ChandieuVillageDiscover the history of Saint-Pierre-de-Chandieu as you cycle through the town.
21 km
21 km
Château de MoidièreCastleExplore the stunning Château de Moidière, a medieval castle with a rich history.
39 km
39 km
RoyasVillagePass through the charming village of Royas and admire its well-preserved medieval architecture.
48 km
48 km
Moidieu-DétourbeVillageTake in the beauty of Moidieu-Détourbe and its impressive medieval buildings.
66 km
66 km
Le Haut d'IllinsHamletAdmire the breathtaking views from Le Haut d'Illins, offering unparalleled vistas of the surrounding countryside.
71 km
71 km
Finish: Marennes Village centerChaponnay: Cycling through rolling hills and vineyards in the stunning Rhône-Alpes region
Cycling routes from Chaponnay:
Bron Loop Saint-Laurent-de-Mure Adventure Chaponnay - Saint-Pierre-de-Chandieu - Château de Moidière - Royas - Moidieu-Détourbe - Le Haut d'Illins Lyon Gravel Escape Chaponnay - Grenay - La Verpillière - Saint-Just-Chaleyssin Chaponnay - Saint-Priest - La Jetée - Saint-Maurice-de-Beynost - Béligneux - Colombier-Saugnieu - Saint-Pierre-de-Chandieu Chaponnay - Feyzin - Place Bellevue - Caluire-et-Cuire - Saint-André-de-Corcy - La Boisse - Genas - Mions Gravel Adventure: Villages of Isère Loyettes Gravel Adventure Chaponnay - Mions - Grenay - Bonnefamille - Saint-Georges-d'Espéranche - Septème - Luzinay Valencin Circuit Gravel Adventure to Valencin Bron to Pérouges Loop
Cycling routes nearby:
![Image of Marennes](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/rhone-alpes/marennes-1.webp)
![Image of Mions](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/rhone-alpes/mions-4.webp)
![Image of Luzinay](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/rhone-alpes/luzinay-5.webp)
![Image of Toussieu](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/rhone-alpes/toussieu-5.webp)
![Image of Corbas](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/rhone-alpes/corbas-4.webp)
![Image of Saint-Just-Chaleyssin](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/rhone-alpes/saint-just-chaleyssin-4.webp)
![Image of Saint-Pierre-de-Chandieu](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/rhone-alpes/saint-pierre-de-chandieu-4.webp)
![Image of Chuzelles](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/rhone-alpes/chuzelles-4.webp)
![Image of Valencin](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/rhone-alpes/valencin-5.webp)