Col de la Luère – Col de la Croix du Ban loop from Tassin

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Col de la Luère – Col de la Croix du Ban loop from Tassin

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Col de la Luère – Col de la Croix du Ban loop from Tassin

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35.8km

730m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.61 km for 288 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.84 km

Mule track

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Wide downhill dirt road crossing the fields with a beautiful view that ends in a small wood before returning to the road.

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19.3 km

Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid Castle and Church

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To the west of Lyon, perched on the road to the crests of the Monts du Lyonnais, the Château de Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid now offers a unique space for those who wish …

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19.5 km

Viewpoint

20.4 km

The Col de la Luère is located at 715 meters above sea level in the Lyonnais mountains and separates the Brévenne and Yzeron valleys on the borders of the municipalities of Pollionnay and Saint-Pierre-la-Palud.

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23.3 km

Old Col de la Croix du Ban

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The old Col de la Croix du Ban marked the feudal boundary between the Archdiocese of Lyon, the Abbey of Savigny and the County of Forez, whose capital was Montbrison. …

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23.4 km

Views of Lyon

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View of Lyon and the Alps on a clear day

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23.5 km

Col de la Croix du Ban

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The Croix du Ban pass is a delightful challenge for bikepacking enthusiasts, offering a rewarding climb through the lush, wooded landscapes of the Monts du Lyonnais. The ascent is steady …

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