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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Rhône

Saint-Pierre-La-Palud

Old Col de la Croix du Ban – Col de la Croix du Ban (602 m) loop from Saint-Pierre-la-Palud

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Mountain biking trails

France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Rhône

Saint-Pierre-La-Palud

Old Col de la Croix du Ban – Col de la Croix du Ban (602 m) loop from Saint-Pierre-la-Palud

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Old Col de la Croix du Ban – Col de la Croix du Ban (602 m) loop from Saint-Pierre-la-Palud

02:08

18.1km

690m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 14.6 km for 430 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.53 km

Viewpoint From the Orientation Table

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Very affordable circuit for a low level amateur

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2.69 km

Montée VTT de la Croix de Ban

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Departure above Saint Pierre la Palud and arrival at Croix de Ban

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4.44 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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5.41 km

DH between the firs

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short, smooth descent, with a few jumps and slightly raised turns. Not too steep, ideal for progressing

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5.96 km

Slalom between the trees

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Super playful descent with slightly banked turns

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6.49 km

Picnic Area in the Forest

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8.50 km

Views of Lyon

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View of Lyon and the Alps on a clear day

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8.66 km

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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18.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

2.99 km

1.07 km

595 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

2.06 km

1.61 km

1.51 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

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Old Col de la Croix du Ban – Col de la Croix du Ban (602 m) loop from Saint-Pierre-la-Palud

Viewpoint From the Orientation Table

Montée VTT de la Croix de Ban

Old Col de la Croix du Ban

DH between the firs

Slalom between the trees

Picnic Area in the Forest

Views of Lyon

Col de la Croix du Ban

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