Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

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Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 2.06 km for 202 m

After 3.17 km for 320 m

After 6.53 km for 215 m

After 8.66 km for 67 m

After 27.6 km for 916 m

After 35.2 km for 418 m

After 38.2 km for 2.92 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.15 km

Mont Cindre

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At the top of Mont Cindre

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5.99 km

Cabornnes des Mt d'Or

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Very beautiful path, bordered by stone walls, trees and with a beautiful view of Lyon.

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6.92 km

Mount La Roche

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Mont Laroche is located on the southern slopes of the Monts d'Or. It offers a beautiful panorama of Lyon.

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32.8 km

Stone door

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Nice vestige of gate, good MTB path.

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41.1 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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42.0 km

Col du Mont Thou

Mountain Pass

43.3 km

Atelier des Cabornes

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Surrounded by small dry stone shelters called "cabornes", typical of the Lyon region, this workshop offers an immersion in ancestral know-how. The natural setting is composed of green hills and shaded paths.

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43.8 km

Cabornes Girard

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While enjoying the breathtaking views of the Saône Valley, you will pass through a historic landscape. The trails are not just about driving; they take you along ancient stone huts, called cabornes, built by shepherds and farmers centuries ago.

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45.2 km

Chemin des rapaces

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48.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

9.29 km

9.21 km

6.88 km

732 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.3 km

13.3 km

10.0 km

6.76 km

1.65 km

488 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 15 April

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