The section crossing the heights of Couzon is particularly steep: around 800 m between 15-20% or more, via a narrow street. The part on the road to Poleymieux offers a beautiful view of the cliff of the Couzon quarry; the road climbs at ~10%.

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The best climb of the Monts d’Or! With steep percentages without being too high (there are even steeper areas on other climbs in the area), you will have a little impression of the Tour de France! The most daring will return to Polemieux before going up to Mont Thou or Verdun!
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3. Madonna of Mas Rillier – Mount Thou loop from Vaulx-en-Velin - La Soie

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Distance 1.76 km

Uphill 190 m

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Location: Couzon-Au-Mont-D'Or, Métropole de Lyon, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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Climb from Couzon towards the Monts d'Or

1. Mount Thou – Barbe Island loop from Flachet - Alain Gilles

2. Fort of Mont-Verdun – Aqueduc du Gier loop from Lyon-Saint-Paul

3. Madonna of Mas Rillier – Mount Thou loop from Vaulx-en-Velin - La Soie

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