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Col de la Croix Cazard (865 m) – Matagrin Tower loop from Tarare

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Col de la Croix Cazard (865 m) – Matagrin Tower loop from Tarare

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Col de la Croix Cazard (865 m) – Matagrin Tower loop from Tarare

03:20

34.3km

890m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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879 m

Tarare

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Tarare is a city of 11048 inhabitants which is located halfway between Lyon and Roanne. It is an industrial and commercial city in the heart of a rural area.

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12.2 km

Col du Pin-Bouchain

Mountain Pass

22.1 km

Col de la Croix Cazard (865 m)

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Pretty long pass on the Tarare side with a constant slope around 5%. Delimits the watershed line between the Rhône and the Loire. Do not hesitate to climb to Mont …

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23.7 km

Built in 1876, the tower was topped with a pointed roof. At the time, it served as a hunting meeting place for a local notary, Master Matagrin, then became a drinking establishment and even welcomed dance enthusiasts.

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26.2 km

Affoux

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This small village located in the Rhône department and at the extreme south of the Monts du Beaujolais is the final stage of the GR 76.

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34.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.3 km

6.97 km

3.19 km

3.01 km

768 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.1 km

6.59 km

5.92 km

1.05 km

601 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (990 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

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Col de la Croix Cazard (865 m) – Matagrin Tower loop from Tarare

Tarare

Col de la Croix Cazard (865 m)

Matagrin Tower

Affoux

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