Mount Cindre – Mont Thou loop from Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d'Or

Running trails & routes

France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Métropole de Lyon

Saint-Cyr-Au-Mont-D'Or

Mount Cindre – Mont Thou loop from Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d'Or

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386

runners

Mount Cindre – Mont Thou loop from Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d'Or

02:25

19.4km

670m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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2.92 km

Mount Cindre

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Mont Cindre is the first balcony of the Monts d'Or massif. Located at an altitude of 469 meters, it offers an exceptional panorama of Lyon. To enjoy the view, go down to the end of the hermitage path!

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3.10 km

View of Lyon from the Hermitage of Mont Cindre

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Magnificent site nestled in the green setting of Mount Cindre. From the hermitage the panorama of the metropolis of Lyon and its surroundings is magnificent.

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5.46 km

To get lost in the rock

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Go back to the right when you reach the fields then first left (private path on the right and barred at the bottom)

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8.81 km

Mont Thou

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A popular destination for Lyonnais with a magnificent view of the Saône or Rhône valley. The route on the ridge line from Mont Thou offers continuous views.

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8.83 km

Mont Thou viewpoint with orientation table

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Mont Thou is the second highest peak in the Monts d'Or. It peaks at an altitude of 611 meters and offers a breathtaking view of the Saône and Lyon further south. It is easily accessible by car or on foot.

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13.5 km

Col du Mont Thou

Mountain Pass

19.4 km

End point

Parking

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