Things to Do around Lentilly

Lentilly offers a diverse range of outdoor activities, including Road cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Gravel biking, and Jogging. The region features varied landscapes of valleys, hills, woods, and meadows. More than 90 routes are available across these sports.

Lentilly is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 25,000 visitors having explored the region. Routes in Lentilly have an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 stars from over 3,000 ratings.

Lentilly offers numerous road cycling routes, many featuring challenging climbs in the Monts du Lyonnais. The Col de la Luère is a significant route known for its steep yet rewarding slopes. Cyclists can find detailed routes in the Road Cycling Routes around Lentilly guide.

Yes, the Monts du Lyonnais provide challenging terrain for road cyclists. The Col de la Luère, at 715 meters (2,346 feet) above sea level, is an essential passage for cyclists, featuring steep ascents. Routes like the "Col des Brosses – Amazing view on Lyon loop from Lentilly" offer significant elevation gain.

Lentilly provides extensive hiking possibilities through its valleys, hills, woods, and meadows. The "Dolmen Trail" offers exceptional panoramas, and a short hike to the Fouillet Chapel provides beautiful views. A comprehensive selection of trails is available in the Hiking around Lentilly guide.

The Monts du Lyonnais are suitable for mountain biking, featuring mountains, valleys, meadows, and forests. The Grande Traversée du Rhône by mountain bike (GTR MTB) passes through the area, offering varied terrain. Many trails require good technique due to steep and stony slopes. More information is in the MTB Trails around Lentilly guide.

While specific family-friendly routes are not detailed, the region offers diverse cycling options. The "Tour de Lentilly" circuit, part of the Espace Cyclosport du Pays de L'Arbresle, is a 31.5 km (19.6 miles) loop that may be suitable for families seeking a day's ride. It circles Lentilly and the Coteaux du Lyonnais vineyards.

Lentilly is characterized by the Monts du Lyonnais. Mont Thou offers magnificent views of the Saône or Rhône valley, and the Col de la Luère provides spectacular panoramic views. The region also features diverse landscapes including deciduous forests, cherry orchards, and wild granite ridges.

Komoot offers several guides for Lentilly, including Road Cycling Routes around Lentilly, Hiking around Lentilly, MTB Trails around Lentilly, and Cycling around Lentilly. There are also guides for Gravel biking and Running trails.

The official website for the Mairie de Lentilly (Town Hall of Lentilly) is mairie-lentilly.fr. The official phone number for the Mairie de Lentilly is +33 4 74 01 70 49.

Longer road and mountain biking routes in the Monts du Lyonnais are suitable for touring cyclists. These routes often connect charming villages, allowing for multi-day explorations. The Cycling around Lentilly guide provides options for various cycling tours.