Col de la Luère – Col de la Croix du Ban loop from Pollionnay

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Col de la Luère – Col de la Croix du Ban loop from Pollionnay

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Col de la Luère – Col de la Croix du Ban loop from Pollionnay

03:04

9.80km

370m

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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 8, 2026

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1.81 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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3.67 km

Beautiful panorama

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great landscape😍

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3.67 km

Viewpoint From the Orientation Table

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Very affordable circuit for a low level amateur

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3.67 km

Belvédère du Pesage

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This belvedere offers a beautiful perspective of the part of the Monts du Lyonnais. An orientation table allows you to identify the mountains that stand in front of you.

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5.64 km

The Col de la Luère is located at 715 meters above sea level in the Lyonnais mountains and separates the Brévenne and Yzeron valleys on the borders of the municipalities of Pollionnay and Saint-Pierre-la-Palud.

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7.56 km

Views of Lyon

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View of Lyon and the Alps on a clear day

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Col de la Croix du Ban

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The highest point of this ancient ridge path marked the feudal boundary between the Archbishopric of Lyon, the Abbey of Savigny and the County of Forez. Today the Col de …

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7.70 km

Col de la Croix du Ban

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The Croix du Ban pass is a delightful challenge for bikepacking enthusiasts, offering a rewarding climb through the lush, wooded landscapes of the Monts du Lyonnais. The ascent is steady …

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