The Top 5 Mountain Passes around Écully
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes around Écully and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: November 14, 2025
Col de la Luère
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The Col de la Luère is located at 715 meters above sea level in the Lyonnais mountains and separates the Brévenne and Yzeron valleys on the borders of the municipalities of Pollionnay and Saint-Pierre-la-Palud.
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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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Verdun Pass
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Gently sloping descent and switchbacks: great!
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Col de la Luère from Saint-Pierre-la-Palud
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Following the Croix du Ban pass, with beautiful views of the Lyonnais mountains.
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Col de la Croix du Ban (602 m) – West Side Ascent
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Practiced downhill, but very beautiful road in the middle of the trees, sublime to go down with few cars
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