Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 9.75 km for 307 m

After 11.0 km for 587 m

After 12.3 km for 671 m

After 14.1 km for 232 m

After 15.8 km for 54 m

After 20.1 km for 687 m

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Start point

Train Station

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16.4 km

View of Saint Bonnet le Froid castle

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The towers of the castle of Saint Bonnet le Froid

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16.8 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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26.6 km

The Twins

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Farms and pastures with a view

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27.9 km

Malval Pass (732 m)

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A multitude of paths await you .... It becomes difficult to take the right one!

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30.7 km

The Towers of La Luère

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32.7 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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32.8 km

Views of Lyon

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View of Lyon and the Alps on a clear day

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37.0 km

Chemin de la Rivière

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Nice trail

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44.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

11.4 km

7.38 km

2.96 km

2.67 km

184 m

Surfaces

23.6 km

13.8 km

3.60 km

2.94 km

505 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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View of Saint Bonnet le Froid castle

Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid Castle and Church

The Twins

Malval Pass (732 m)

The Towers of La Luère

Old Col de la Croix du Ban

Views of Lyon

Chemin de la Rivière

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