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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Saint-Étienne
Saint-Chamond

Col de l'Œillon (1233 m) – Chaubouret Cross loop from Saint-Chamond

Routes
Road cycling routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Saint-Étienne
Saint-Chamond

Col de l'Œillon (1233 m) – Chaubouret Cross loop from Saint-Chamond

Hard

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179

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Col de l'Œillon (1233 m) – Chaubouret Cross loop from Saint-Chamond

04:10

75.5km

1,560m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 20.5 km for 123 m

After 21.1 km for 261 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

6.27 km

Rive dam spillway

Highlight • Structure

The Rive dam discharges its waters into the Gier reservoir which itself relies on the Soulages dam further south. The view from the dam allows you to see the downstream dam and the Gier water reservoir.

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2

13.1 km

Col de la Croix du Planil

Highlight • Mountain Pass

La Croix du Planil is located at the top of the Col of the same name. Located at a crossroads, it marks the landscape limit between the Versants du Gier and the Crêts, on either side of the pass.

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20.5 km

Retenue du Dorlay

Lake

4

21.2 km

Dam

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Small dam to discover

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5

23.0 km

View towards Doizieux

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Beautiful view towards the village of Doizieux below.

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6

30.6 km

Croix du Collet

Highlight • Rest Area

The Croix du Collet is a pass of Pilat. It is the meeting point for cyclists, hikers, trail runners and other nature lovers.

An inn is located at the pass and allows you to taste local specialties.

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7

34.7 km

Faucharat Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Belvedere just before the Col de l'Oeillon, which offers a magnificent view of the Alps and the Rhône valley.

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8

35.1 km

Col de l'Œillon (1233 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Col classified out of category from the banks of the Rhône, not so common outside the Alps!
Possible extension to Crêt de l'Oeillon about 15min.
Superb 360 panorama!

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35.6 km

Col du Gratteau

Mountain Pass

10

47.5 km

Chaubouret Cross

Highlight • Natural Monument

Magnificent panoramas of the Alps, the Rhône valley, Pilat and the Monts du Vivarais, almost a 360°!

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75.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

72.6 km

1.59 km

788 m

316 m

156 m

114 m

Surfaces

73.6 km

1.31 km

485 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,230 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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