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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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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.
Col de la Bûche683 mMountain Pass
Col de la Bûche is a challenging climb with rewarding panoramic views.
Belmont-de-la-LoireVillage
Belmont-de-la-Loire is a picturesque village with traditional architecture.
Saint-Germain-la-MontagneVillage
Visit Saint-Germain-la-Montagne and enjoy its peaceful atmosphere and beautiful scenery.
Mont Saint-Rigaud1009 mPeak
Mont Saint-Rigaud offers stunning panoramic views at the summit.
ChéneletteVillage
Chénelette is a small village with scenic countryside views.
Col des Écorbans853 mMountain Pass
Col des Écorbans is a challenging climb with breathtaking views.
RanchalVillage
Ranchal is a quaint village with charming streets and traditional houses.
Col du Pavillon755 mMountain Pass
Col du Pavillon is a challenging climb with stunning 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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