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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Rhône
Pollionnay

Old Col de la Croix du Ban – Views of Lyon loop from Pollionnay

Routes
Mountain biking trails
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Rhône
Pollionnay

Old Col de la Croix du Ban – Views of Lyon loop from Pollionnay

Hard

4.5

(15)

220

riders

Old Col de la Croix du Ban – Views of Lyon loop from Pollionnay

03:16

29.2km

1,050m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very 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: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 9.14 km for 239 m

After 20.5 km for 866 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.71 km

View of Lyon

Highlight • Viewpoint

depending on the weather we can be treated to a sea of clouds

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2

9.63 km

To the west of Lyon, perched on the road to the crests of the Monts du Lyonnais, the Château de Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid now offers a unique space for those who wish …

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3

10.0 km

The towers of the castle of Saint Bonnet le Froid

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4

11.9 km

The Towers of La Luère

Highlight • Monument

5

15.3 km

Very affordable circuit for a low level amateur

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6

17.2 km

Old Col de la Croix du Ban

Highlight • Monument

The old Col de la Croix du Ban marked the feudal boundary between the Archdiocese of Lyon, the Abbey of Savigny and the County of Forez, whose capital was Montbrison. …

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7

18.0 km

Slalom between the trees

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Super playful descent with slightly banked turns

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8

25.3 km

Views of Lyon

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of Lyon and the Alps on a clear day

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B

29.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.5 km

4.77 km

2.09 km

949 m

Surfaces

17.8 km

5.72 km

2.89 km

2.89 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (770 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

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Weather

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Sunday 23 August

31°C

14°C

46 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

September 28, 2025,Randuro_Vfinale
Beautiful route. Big climbs, technical descents. Done with my friend Goldorack! Beautiful RandoEnduro!😉👍

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