Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 24, 2026

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After 28.6 km for 166 m

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Start point

Train Station

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14.0 km

Mount Cindre

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Mont Cindre is the first balcony of the Monts d'Or massif. Located at an altitude of 469 meters, it offers an exceptional panorama of Lyon. To enjoy the view, go down to the end of the hermitage path!

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17.9 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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21.5 km

Fort of Mont-Verdun

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A must-see mountain for any cyclist

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26.3 km

End of the Descent on the Mont Verdun Hill Climb

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End of the descent on the Mont Verdun Hill Climb and the Mont Verdun road.

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28.6 km

Batterie des Carrières

Fort

29.3 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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29.3 km

View of the Monts du Lyonnais

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View from the start of the descent on the Mont Verdun Coast Course.

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29.3 km

Verdun Pass

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Gently sloping descent and switchbacks: great!

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41.8 km

Barbe Island

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Magnificent small inhabited island

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47.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.3 km

8.72 km

3.04 km

2.73 km

177 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.0 km

5.79 km

177 m

Elevation

Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Saturday 21 February

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