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Cycling loop: The Côtes de Castillon

Distance: 17 km
by bike
Duration: 1h
Difficulty : Average
Elevation: 321 D +
Departure: SAINT-GENES-DE-CASTILLON
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SAINT-GENES-DE-CASTILLON

This hilly course of 17 kilometers crosses the vineyards of the Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. Over hills and dales, in 1h45, discover pretty wine-growing viewpoints over the towns of Saint-Genès-de-Castillon, Belvès-de-Castillon, Gardegan-et-Tourtirac and Saint-Philippe-d'Aiguille.

Your itinerary

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Departure from the circuit

Leave the car park next to the restaurant and go to the right, in the direction of Castillon.
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Step 2

Turn right towards Sainte-Colombe.
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Step 3

At the exit of St-Genès, continue straight ahead following the direction town hall-school.
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Step 4

After the Ste-Colombe sign, turn left towards Le Rey - Branque.
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Step 5

At the next intersection, turn right towards Branque. Go down then go straight up.
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Step 6

At the give way at the top of the hill, turn left. Watch out for traffic.
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Step 7

Leave the D17 after 200 meters and turn right towards Belvès.
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Step 8

Cross the town of Belvès and continue towards Francs on the D119.
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Step 9

Continue on the D119 towards Gardegan and Francs.
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Step 10

After a long descent, go up past the golf course on your left.
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Step 11

At the top of the hill, continue straight on the D119 towards Francs and leave Gardegan on the left.
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Step 12

After the descent, the road goes to the left. Then go up, you will find access to the Côteau de Pey Landry on the left.
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Step 13

At the crossroads at the top of the hill, turn left and follow Le Pin and Renier.
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Step 14

Continue to climb the main road which branches off to the left.
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Step 15

At the intersection at the top of the hill, take the main street on the left and keep going up
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Step 16

Continue straight on the main road passing the water tower and the antenna on your right
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Step 17

At the stop sign, be careful and take the D123 on the left towards St-Philippe-d'Aiguille.
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Step 18

Cross the village of St-Philippe and continue straight past the church and the town hall.
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Step 19

After the speed bump turn right towards Vernon, Le Sac.
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Step 20

At Château Vernon, turn left.
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Step 21

At the crow's feet, take the road to the right. Continue on this road until St-Genès.
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Step 22

Continue straight until St-Genès.
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Step 23

At the stop sign, cross carefully and join the car park.

Points of interest

Côteau de Pey Landry

Hill of Pey Landry