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Last updated: October 3, 2025

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1. Couzon Dam – Col de Pavezin (651 m) loop from Farnay

35.3km

03:20

920m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Mi-Crêt de Baronnette loop from Farnay

31.8km

02:57

780m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Grange merlin – Wide track on the heights loop from Farnay

28.7km

02:33

700m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Bois de Chassagny – Bucolic Singletrack loop from Rive-de-Gier

49.5km

04:07

750m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Pont de la boutonne – Gold mine loop from Rive-de-Gier

45.7km

04:07

1,060m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails around Barrage du Couzon

1. Couzon Dam – Col de Pavezin (651 m) loop from Farnay

2. Mi-Crêt de Baronnette loop from Farnay

3. Grange merlin – Wide track on the heights loop from Farnay

4. Bois de Chassagny – Bucolic Singletrack loop from Rive-de-Gier

5. Pont de la boutonne – Gold mine loop from Rive-de-Gier

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