Col de l'Œillon (1233 m) – Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez loop from Rive-de-Gier

Col de l'Œillon (1233 m) – Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez loop from Rive-de-Gier

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Col de l'Œillon (1233 m) – Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez loop from Rive-de-Gier

03:55

59.1km

1,310m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 42 m for 4 m

After 59.1 km for 4 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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25.0 km

Col de l'Œillon (1233 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Col classified out of category from the banks of the Rhône, not so common outside the Alps!
Possible extension to Crêt de l'Oeillon about 15min.
Superb 360 panorama!

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26.3 km

Crêt de l'Oeillon

Highlight • Summit

Superb views of the Rhone Valley and the Pilat

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35.0 km

Route to Col de l'Oeillon

Highlight • Climb

The road here is in good condition, unlike the 2-3 km segment following the Croix du Collet, with very irregular tarmac.

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36.9 km

To Col de l'Oeillon

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Still around 10 km at 7% average.

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44.2 km

Pavezin Pass

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The Col de Pavezin is certainly not the highest, but it is no less mythical. The inventor of the derailleur, Paul de Vivié, who settled here, made it an unmissable …

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45.1 km

Pavezin

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View of Pavezin from the road towards the Col de Pavezin.

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49.1 km

Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez

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Located in the heart of the Pilat regional natural park, the medieval village of Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez is a former Chartreuse that has become a village. Ranked among the most beautiful villages …

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49.2 km

In the heart of the Pilat regional natural park, Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez is a former Charterhouse that has become a village. Classified as the most beautiful village in France, the place is open to visitors and has a hotel and restaurant offer.

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