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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Métropole de Lyon
Saint-Genis-Laval

Old tower – Château de Montaland washhouse loop from Aqueduc du Gier

Routes
Mountain biking trails
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Métropole de Lyon
Saint-Genis-Laval

Old tower – Château de Montaland washhouse loop from Aqueduc du Gier

Moderate

3.9

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44

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Old tower – Château de Montaland washhouse loop from Aqueduc du Gier

02:11

29.2km

470m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 7.02 km for 312 m

After 8.50 km for 156 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

7.21 km

Descent of the châtelard path. Downhill spotlight.

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A horror. Impassable by bike, even electric...

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2

9.13 km

Old tower

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Please note that the section numbered 6 chemin du gué which precedes the tower is steep and very rough for mountain biking (no hybrid bikes).

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3

9.97 km

Remains of the Roman Aqueduct of Gier

Highlight • Historical Site

In addition to their interesting terrain for mountain biking, the hillsides of Lyon are home to real heritage gems, such as the remains of the Gier Roman aqueduct here.

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4

15.6 km

Brignais

Highlight • Settlement

Nice circuit

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5

18.6 km

This siphon bridge is part of the Roman Aqueduct of Gier, one of the four aqueducts built to supply Lyon with water. Located on the banks of the Garon, this piece of heritage blends perfectly into the bucolic setting.

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6

19.2 km

Château de Montaland washhouse

Highlight • Monument

The washhouse of Montaland Castle is nestled in the heart of a green setting. This small stone building, located near a natural spring, bears witness to the importance of water …

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23.5 km

Parc du boulard

Forest

8

24.1 km

Quiet little pond.

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A small peaceful pond, perfect for a relaxing break surrounded by nature, appreciated by cyclists for its serene atmosphere.

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9

25.1 km

Chaponost Church

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The Church of Saint-Prix in Chaponost was built in the 19th century by the architect Louis-Jean Sainte-Marie Perrin (co-architect of the Basilica of Fourvière in Lyon). It is named after …

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27.4 km

Ruins

Ruins

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29.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.2 km

7.15 km

2.71 km

1.78 km

1.40 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

9.27 km

5.86 km

2.14 km

442 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Sunday 11 October

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