Fortified village of Orliénas – Orliénas loop from Oullins Centre

Fortified village of Orliénas – Orliénas loop from Oullins Centre

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Fortified village of Orliénas – Orliénas loop from Oullins Centre

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77.8km

1,120m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.74 km

Beautiful roadside house

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Visible by the roadside (private property)

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6.11 km

Parc du boulard

Forest

10.4 km

Garon siphon bridge — Roman aqueduct of the Gier

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This siphon bridge is part of the Roman Aqueduct of Gier, one of the four aqueducts built to supply Lyon with water. Located on the banks of the Garon, this piece of heritage blends perfectly into the bucolic setting.

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15.8 km

Chemin des Vergers – View of Orliénas

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18.4 km

Fortified village of Orliénas

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Fortified medieval village built in the 9th century. You can still see the fortified church, the remains of the Roman aqueduct of Gier and the old priory, next to which there is a fountain with ferruginous water.

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18.6 km

Orliénas

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This village, which today belongs to the urban area of Lyon, was built in the 9th century. Initially fortified, this medieval town still has visible remains of its ramparts. Stroll …

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34.5 km

Ruins

44.9 km

Madone Lake

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Lac de la Madone is an ideal fishing pond for your family outings, but also a place to relax and walk.

A path allows you to go around the lake …

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73.3 km

Aqueduc Romain du Gier

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The remains of the Roman aqueduct have been carefully restored, and in addition to the perspective on the work of art, they also present a view of the Monts du Lyonnais, the Monts d'Or and the outskirts of Lyon.

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