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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Métropole de Lyon
Francheville

Gier Aqueduct – Aqueduc Romain du Gier loop from Francheville

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Métropole de Lyon
Francheville

Gier Aqueduct – Aqueduc Romain du Gier loop from Francheville

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5.0

(2)

66

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Gier Aqueduct – Aqueduc Romain du Gier loop from Francheville

03:04

45.2km

720m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 8, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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376 m

Ruins of Francheville Castle

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A section of wall stands on a sort of rock. Impressive to see but not open to visitors.

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2.10 km

Gier Aqueduct

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A magnificent Roman aqueduct very well preserved. A piece of heritage as we rarely see, it's worth the detour!

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2.45 km

Aqueduc Romain du Gier

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The remains of the Roman aqueduct have been carefully restored, and in addition to the perspective on the work of art, they also present a view of the Monts du Lyonnais, the Monts d'Or and the outskirts of Lyon.

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24.7 km

Yzeron

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Located 700 meters above sea level, Yzeron is a well-known small village in the Monts du Lyonnais. Starting point for many hikes, the village has a few shops and accommodation solutions.

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39.9 km

Unobstructed view in the middle of the fields on the Lyonnais mountains

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42.6 km

Arches of the Gier Aqueduct – Plat de l'Air

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The Gier aqueduct is one of the ancient aqueducts in Lyon serving the ancient city of Lugdunum. With its 85 km, it is the longest of the four aqueducts that …

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45.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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37.9 km

3.86 km

2.90 km

427 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.8 km

10.2 km

101 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (210 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

24°C

11°C

15 %

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