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

Last updated: April 11, 2026

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12.0 km

Mont Verdun via Limonest

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easy climb

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15.8 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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15.8 km

Verdun Pass

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Gently sloping descent and switchbacks: great!

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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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16.1 km

Fort of Mont-Verdun

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A must-see mountain for any cyclist

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18.7 km

Mont Thou

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19.5 km

View of Mont Thou

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At the end of the climb via Chemin des Gorges.

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27.4 km

Croix-Rousse Tunnel (Cycle path)

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The best tunnel of your life (in Lyon).

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30.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.4 km

10.7 km

1.43 km

1.08 km

193 m

Surfaces

30.4 km

447 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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