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

Last updated: April 9, 2026

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Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 17.0 km for 240 m

After 24.0 km for 353 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.96 km

Orliénas

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This village, which today belongs to the urban area of Lyon, was built in the 9th century. Initially fortified, this medieval town still has visible remains of its ramparts. Stroll …

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6.27 km

Retenue de Combe Gibert

Lake

38.6 km

On the heights of Messimy

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small correct point of view

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39.4 km

View of Messimy and the Alps

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very nice single with additional view

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45.8 km

Descent of the châtelard path. Downhill spotlight.

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

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46.7 km

Château de Montaland washhouse

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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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47.3 km

Garon siphon bridge — Roman aqueduct of the Gier

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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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50.3 km

Brignais

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Nice circuit

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51.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.6 km

14.2 km

5.11 km

3.35 km

752 m

183 m

Surfaces

25.3 km

9.44 km

8.03 km

6.36 km

1.49 km

583 m

Elevation

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Highest point (710 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Wednesday 15 April

21°C

7°C

12 %

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Orliénas

On the heights of Messimy

View of Messimy and the Alps

Descent of the châtelard path. Downhill spotlight.

Château de Montaland washhouse

Garon siphon bridge — Roman aqueduct of the Gier

Brignais

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