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Views of Lyon – Old Col de la Croix du Ban loop from Gratte-Ciel

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Views of Lyon – Old Col de la Croix du Ban loop from Gratte-Ciel

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Views of Lyon – Old Col de la Croix du Ban loop from Gratte-Ciel

04:15

58.5km

990m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 27.9 km for 188 m

After 32.5 km for 54 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.48 km

Golden Gate of Parc de la Tête d'Or

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Entrance to golden gate

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25.4 km

Chemin de la Rivière

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Nice trail

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30.1 km

Views of Lyon

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View of Lyon and the Alps on a clear day

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30.2 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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30.9 km

Viewpoint

32.1 km

The Towers of La Luère

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33.0 km

View of Saint Bonnet le Froid castle

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The towers of the castle of Saint Bonnet le Froid

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33.4 km

Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid Castle and Church

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To the west of Lyon, perched on the road to the crests of the Monts du Lyonnais, the Château de Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid now offers a unique space for those who wish …

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36.1 km

View of Lyon

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depending on the weather we can be treated to a sea of clouds

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52.1 km

Col de Trion

Mountain Pass

58.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.0 km

13.1 km

9.17 km

6.65 km

581 m

130 m

Surfaces

40.2 km

9.24 km

5.35 km

2.56 km

1.19 km

Elevation

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Highest point (760 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Tuesday 1 September

29°C

16°C

0 %

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Views of Lyon – Old Col de la Croix du Ban loop from Gratte-Ciel

Golden Gate of Parc de la Tête d'Or

Chemin de la Rivière

Views of Lyon

Old Col de la Croix du Ban

The Towers of La Luère

View of Saint Bonnet le Froid castle

Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid Castle and Church

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