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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

La Croix Vitaise Viewpoint – Barbe Island loop from Sans Souci

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Mountain biking trails

France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

La Croix Vitaise Viewpoint – Barbe Island loop from Sans Souci

Hard

4.1

(23)

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La Croix Vitaise Viewpoint – Barbe Island loop from Sans Souci

03:46

50.6km

880m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. 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: June 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 33.0 km for 299 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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20.8 km

Mont Thou viewpoint with orientation table

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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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22.6 km

La Croix Vitaise Viewpoint

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As you explore the rugged terrain of the Couzon-Au-Mont-D'Or region, you'll encounter the challenging La Croix Vitaise trail. This demanding mountain bike route, with its steep climbs and technical descents, …

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27.6 km

Start of the descent on the Mont Verdun hill climb

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Very nice climb, closed to traffic on Sundays normally.

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30.1 km

Col du Mont Thou

Mountain Pass

40.2 km

Barbe Island

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Picturesque island on the Saône with its tall trees and historic buildings

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40.3 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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42.3 km

Quay Paul Sédaillan

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Magnificent cycle path with a view of the Saône

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44.1 km

Croix-Rousse Tunnel for Pedestrians and Cyclists

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Clean and pleasant surface to ride on

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45.9 km

Croix-Rousse Tunnel

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It is good to go during the summer because it is cool inside

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50.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.7 km

6.74 km

5.40 km

3.30 km

2.89 km

1.60 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.7 km

5.52 km

3.83 km

2.94 km

324 m

195 m

148 m

Elevation

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Tuesday 1 September

30°C

16°C

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Comments

July 2, 2023,Autour de Poleymieux

Hi Cyril, next time you do this style of route, tell me, even the day before or at the last minute. If I can, I will join you from Lyon. Good day

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La Croix Vitaise Viewpoint – Barbe Island loop from Sans Souci

Mont Thou viewpoint with orientation table

La Croix Vitaise Viewpoint

Start of the descent on the Mont Verdun hill climb

Barbe Island

Île Barbe Bridge

Quay Paul Sédaillan

Croix-Rousse Tunnel for Pedestrians and Cyclists

Croix-Rousse Tunnel

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