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Saint-Pierre-La-Palud

Old Col de la Croix du Ban – Col de la Croix du Ban loop from Saint-Pierre-la-Palud

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Hiking trails & Routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Rhône
Saint-Pierre-La-Palud

Old Col de la Croix du Ban – Col de la Croix du Ban loop from Saint-Pierre-la-Palud

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Old Col de la Croix du Ban – Col de la Croix du Ban loop from Saint-Pierre-la-Palud

02:13

7.32km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 1, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.03 km

Belvédère du Pesage

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This belvedere offers a beautiful perspective of the part of the Monts du Lyonnais. An orientation table allows you to identify the mountains that stand in front of you.

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3.03 km

Very affordable circuit for a low level amateur

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3.03 km

Beautiful panorama

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great landscape😍

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4.88 km

Old Col de la Croix du Ban

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The old Col de la Croix du Ban marked the feudal boundary between the Archdiocese of Lyon, the Abbey of Savigny and the County of Forez, whose capital was Montbrison. …

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5.00 km

Views of Lyon

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View of Lyon and the Alps on a clear day

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5.00 km

Col de la Croix du Ban

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The highest point of this ancient ridge path marked the feudal boundary between the Archbishopric of Lyon, the Abbey of Savigny and the County of Forez. Today the Col de …

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Col de la Croix du Ban

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The Croix du Ban pass is a delightful challenge for bikepacking enthusiasts, offering a rewarding climb through the lush, wooded landscapes of the Monts du Lyonnais. The ascent is steady …

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7.32 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.87 km

1.88 km

1.69 km

882 m

Surfaces

2.83 km

2.34 km

1.21 km

925 m

< 100 m

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Weather

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Wednesday 4 November

11°C

4°C

78 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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