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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Rhône
Sain-Bel

Old Col de la Croix du Ban – Views of Lyon loop from Sain-Bel

Routes
Mountain biking trails
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Rhône
Sain-Bel

Old Col de la Croix du Ban – Views of Lyon loop from Sain-Bel

Hard

8

riders

Old Col de la Croix du Ban – Views of Lyon loop from Sain-Bel

03:31

32.1km

1,160m

Mountain biking

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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 22.5 km for 866 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

7.79 km

The Towers of La Luère

Highlight • Monument

2

9.02 km

Slalom between the trees

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Super playful descent with slightly banked turns

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3

10.7 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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4

10.8 km

Views of Lyon

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View of Lyon and the Alps on a clear day

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5

14.8 km

It works in gravel, but it's technical!

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6

26.1 km

Very affordable circuit for a low level amateur

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B

32.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.9 km

9.34 km

3.38 km

1.39 km

116 m

Surfaces

15.5 km

6.57 km

5.32 km

4.25 km

419 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Weather

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Tuesday 10 November

20°C

12°C

80 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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