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Mountain Gravel: Cours-la-Ville to Mont Brouilly


A gravel cycling route starting from Cours-la-Ville

Take on challenging gravel roads and conquer Mont Brouilly

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This mountain gravel route starts from Cours-la-Ville and takes you to the summit of Mont Brouilly, a famous climb in the region. The route offers challenging gravel roads, stunning landscapes, and natural beauty. Highlights include Col des Écorbans, a tough climb with rewarding views, and Mont Brouilly, known for its vineyards and panoramic vistas. The difficulty level of this route is hard, suitable for experienced gravel cyclists. The epicness of the route is rated as a 4, due to the challenging climbs and scenic mountain views.Overall, this mountain gravel adventure provides the perfect opportunity to test your skills and enjoy the rugged beauty of the Rhône-Alpes region.

gravel
84 km
2274 m
Tough
Route profile

Highlights on the route

Start: Cours-la-Ville Village center
Cours-la-Ville: Enjoying the scenic diversity of Cours-la-Ville in Rhône-Alpes
Cours-la-Ville, situated in the Rhône-Alpes region of France, offers a variety of cycling opportunities for road and gravel cyclists. The area features a mix of flat terrain and rolling hills, providing cyclists with options for different levels of difficulty. Road cyclists can ride through scenic countryside landscapes and along the Loire River, while gravel cyclists can explore the nearby forests and off-road trails. Cours-la-Ville is also close to the nature reserve of La Goutte, offering additional opportunities for outdoor exploration. Cyclists looking for a challenge can embark on the famous Col de la Croix Montmain climb in the neighboring Beaujolais region. Cours-la-Ville is a cyclist's paradise with its diverse routes and beautiful surrounding nature.
Cours-la-VilleVillage
Cours-la-Ville is the starting point of the route and offers amenities for gravel cyclists.
Col des Écorbans853 mMountain Pass
Col des Écorbans is a challenging climb with breathtaking views.
ChéneletteVillage
Chénelette is a small village with scenic countryside views.
CerciéVillage
Cercié is known for its vineyards and offers picturesque landscapes.
Mont Brouilly484 mPeak
Mont Brouilly is a famous climb in the region, known for its vineyards and stunning panoramic views.
Col de la Croix Rosier721 mMountain Pass
Col de la Croix Rosier offers challenging gravel roads and scenic nature views.
GrandrisVillage
Grandris is a peaceful village surrounded by beautiful nature and charming scenery.
Saint-Vincent-de-ReinsVillage
Saint-Vincent-de-Reins offers scenic vistas and a tranquil ambiance in the countryside.
Col du Pavillon755 mMountain Pass
Col du Pavillon is a challenging gravel climb with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
Finish: Cours-la-Ville Village center
Cours-la-Ville: Enjoying the scenic diversity of Cours-la-Ville in Rhône-Alpes

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