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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Saint-Étienne
Saint-Christo-En-Jarez

Col de la Gachet – Sainte Catherine loop from Valfleury

Hard

5.0

(1)

13

riders

Col de la Gachet – Sainte Catherine loop from Valfleury

03:17

35.8km

750m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.78 km

Col de la Gachet

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The Col de la Gachet from Lorette is 11.04 km long with a total drop of 463 m. The average gradient is 4.19% with maximum gradients of 7.6%.

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3.41 km

St. Christo Chapel

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Pilat and Alps viewpoint

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10.5 km

Côte Gauthier

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A must-do climb for building strength. Over 3 km of steep ascents with sections approaching 20% gradient. It resembles the Mur d'Aurec.
The scenery at the summit is superb.

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18.2 km

Sainte Catherine

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Small square in front of the church offering a bar and public toilets.

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27.5 km

Picnic area

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View of the Alps and Monts du Lyonnais

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30.5 km

Chemin de la fond du loup

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Charming forest path. Which ends in walnut and cherry trees. And a point of view on the orchards of Valfleury.

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32.3 km

Table de lecture Chemin de decouverte

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35.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.5 km

12.3 km

2.20 km

1.83 km

Surfaces

21.0 km

11.8 km

2.97 km

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Highest point (890 m)

Lowest point (680 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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