Cours-la-Ville to Mont Saint-Rigaud
A road cycling route starting from Cours-la-Ville
Challenging climb to a scenic mountain summit
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This route takes you from Cours-la-Ville to Mont Saint-Rigaud, one of the highest peaks in the region. The highlight of this route is the challenging ascent to the summit, offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Along the way, you'll pass through Belmont-de-la-Loire, a charming village with traditional architecture. The difficulty level of this route is moderate to hard, suitable for experienced amateur cyclists. The epicness of the route is rated as a 4, due to the challenging climb and scenic beauty.Overall, this route offers a rewarding cycling experience with breathtaking views at the summit of Mont Saint-Rigaud.
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58 km
1380 m
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Start: Cours-la-Ville Village centerCours-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.4 km
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Col de la Bûche683 mMountain PassCol de la Bûche is a challenging climb with rewarding panoramic views.
9 km
9 km
Belmont-de-la-LoireVillageBelmont-de-la-Loire is a picturesque village with traditional architecture.
18 km
18 km
Saint-Germain-la-MontagneVillageVisit Saint-Germain-la-Montagne and enjoy its peaceful atmosphere and beautiful scenery.
31 km
31 km
Mont Saint-Rigaud1009 mPeakMont Saint-Rigaud offers stunning panoramic views at the summit.
36 km
36 km
ChéneletteVillageChénelette is a small village with scenic countryside views.
45 km
45 km
Col des Écorbans853 mMountain PassCol des Écorbans is a challenging climb with breathtaking views.
47 km
47 km
RanchalVillageRanchal is a quaint village with charming streets and traditional houses.
54 km
54 km
Col du Pavillon755 mMountain PassCol du Pavillon is a challenging climb with stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
58 km
58 km
Finish: Cours-la-Ville Village centerCours-la-Ville: Enjoying the scenic diversity of Cours-la-Ville in Rhône-Alpes
Cycling routes from Cours-la-Ville:
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