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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Métropole de Lyon
Saint-Cyr-Au-Mont-D'Or

Mont Thou loop from Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d'Or

Moderate

4.8

(8)

65

hikers

Mont Thou loop from Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d'Or

02:43

8.85km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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1

2.03 km

Cabornes with picnic table and exceptional view over Lyon

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2

3.32 km

This hike takes you to discover the cabornes, dry stone shelters typical of the Monts d’Or region. These huts were used by farmers to store their tools and rest. The …

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4.50 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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4.51 km

Mont Thou is the second highest peak in the Monts d'Or. It peaks at an altitude of 611 meters and offers a breathtaking view of the Saône and Lyon further south. It is easily accessible by car or on foot.

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5.23 km

A very beautiful view of Lyon, we are both close and far from the city. You would not believe that a metropolis is 2 steps away. In no clear weather …

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8.85 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.81 km

2.38 km

2.31 km

1.35 km

Surfaces

3.25 km

2.01 km

1.86 km

1.73 km

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Tuesday 8 September

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15°C

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