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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Métropole de Lyon
Caluire-Et-Cuire

Mont Thou – Mount Cindre loop from Cuire

Hard

3.7

(3)

171

runners

Mont Thou – Mount Cindre loop from Cuire

03:58

33.3km

960m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.32 km

Towards Île de Barbe

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail runs along the Saône, offering picturesque views of its calm waters and green banks. The Barbe Island, steeped in history with its medieval remains, appears as a green setting in the middle of the Saône.

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2

11.3 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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3

13.0 km

View of Mont Thou

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4

14.3 km

Winding Forest Path

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5

17.0 km

20.4 km

Col du Mont Thou

Mountain Pass

7

24.9 km

Mount Cindre

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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8

31.0 km

Île Barbe Bridge

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And for those who are hungry, stop at Jocteur, the legendary bakery in Lyon, at the end of the bridge on the Lyon side, and taste their blueberry tart to die for !!!

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9

31.4 km

The installation on the former lock of Jean-Michel Othoniel invites you to look and photograph.

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33.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.00 km

8.03 km

6.55 km

6.36 km

2.08 km

1.27 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

6.38 km

5.81 km

5.58 km

1.21 km

726 m

545 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Weather

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Tuesday 10 November

19°C

12°C

77 %

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

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