Boucle vélo : Les Côtes de Castillon
Description
This hilly 17-kilometre route crosses the vineyards of the Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. Over hill and dale, in 1 hour 45 minutes, you'll discover some lovely vineyard views over the communes of Saint-Genès-de-Castillon, Belvès-de-Castillon, Gardegan-et-Tourtirac and Saint-Philippe-d'Aiguille.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Steps
Start of the circuit
Leave the car park next to the restaurant and head right towards Castillon.
Etape 2
Turn right towards Sainte-Colombe.
Etape 3
On leaving St-Genès, continue straight on, following the signs for the town hall and school.
Etape 4
After the Ste-Colombe sign, turn left towards towards Le Rey - Branque.
Etape 5
At the next junction, turn right towards Branque. Go downhill and then straight up.
Etape 6
At the give-way at the top of the hill, turn left. Watch out for traffic.
Etape 7
Leave the D17 after 200 metres and turn right towards Belvès.
Etape 8
Go through the town of Belvès and continue towards Francs on the D119
Etape 9
Continue on the D119 towards Gardegan and Francs.
Etape 10
After a long descent, climb up past the golf course on your left.
Etape 11
At the top of the hill, continue straight ahead on the D119 towards Francs, leaving Gardegan on your left.
Etape 12
After the descent, the road goes to the left. Go up and you will find access to the Côteau de Pey Landry on your left.
Etape 13
At the crossroads at the top of the hill, turn left and follow Le Pin and Renier.
Etape 14
Continue up the main road, which leads off to the left.
Etape 15
At the crossroads at the top of the hill, turn left into the main road and continue uphill.
Etape 16
Continue straight ahead on the main road, passing the water tower and aerial on your right.
Etape 17
At the stop sign, turn left onto the D123 towards St-Philippe-d'Aiguille.
Etape 18
Go straight through the village of St-Philippe, past the church and the town hall.
Etape 19
After the speed bump, turn right towards Vernon, Le Sac.
Etape 20
At Château Vernon, turn left.
Etape 21
At the crow's feet, take the road on the right. Continue along this road as far as St-Genès.
Etape 22
Continue straight on to St-Genès.
Etape 23
At the stop sign, cross carefully to the car park.
Additional information
Typologie de l'itinéraire
Loop
Thèmes
Oenological
Contact
Fixed telephone : +33 5 57 55 28 28
Web site (URL) : www.saint-emilion-tourisme.com
e-mail : accueil@saint-emilion-tourisme.com
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