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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Barbe Island – Île Barbe Bridge loop from Masséna

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Mountain biking trails

France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Barbe Island – Île Barbe Bridge loop from Masséna

Hard

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Barbe Island – Île Barbe Bridge loop from Masséna

03:49

52.0km

970m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 11.6 km for 66 m

Closed: • Monday-Friday: 8:15 AM-8:40 AM & 11:35 AM-11:55 AM & 1:35 PM-1:55 PM & 4:40 PM-5:00 PM • Wednesday: 11:20 AM-11:40 AM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.66 km

Croix-Rousse Tunnel

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It is good to go during the summer because it is cool inside

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11.4 km

Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d'Or

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Stunning view of the Lyon skyline from the market square

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19.7 km

Batterie des Carrières

Fort

20.3 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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22.9 km

Col du Mont Thou

Mountain Pass

23.7 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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29.6 km

Wash house - Poleymieux au Mont Or

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44.6 km

Barbe Island

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Picturesque island on the Saône with its tall trees and historic buildings

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44.7 km

Île Barbe Bridge

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And for those who are hungry, stop at Jocteur, the legendary bakery in Lyon, at the end of the bridge on the Lyon side, and taste their blueberry tart to die for !!!

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46.7 km

Quay Paul Sédaillan

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Magnificent cycle path with a view of the Saône

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52.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.3 km

19.4 km

2.69 km

1.94 km

901 m

704 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.4 km

5.24 km

2.17 km

581 m

434 m

177 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Tuesday 21 July

30°C

17°C

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Croix-Rousse Tunnel

Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d'Or

Start of the descent on the Mont Verdun hill climb

Mont Thou viewpoint with orientation table

Wash house - Poleymieux au Mont Or

Barbe Island

Île Barbe Bridge

Quay Paul Sédaillan

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