recommended route
Monts du Lyonnais - The Mont Signal circuit - Loop 2.6
Road Cycling
· Mornant
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Saint-Laurent-d'AgnyPhoto: G. Chevallier - CODEP
The route has many tourist attractions in addition to panoramic views of the Alps and the Mornant plateau.
difficult
Distance 48 km
3:30 h
840 m
782 m
866 m
285 m
Sporty side
A very beautiful course, magnificent panoramas and pretty villages.
As soon as you leave Mornant, the road straighten with beautiful slopes (550 to 600 m drop over about fifteen kilometres).
The profile at the end of the route is first flat or descending for 12 km to Thurins, then offers an alternation of small bumps to reach Mornant.
Tourism side
The route has many tourist attractions in addition to panoramas facing the Alps and the Mornantais plateau.
The climate is conducive to fruit growing and viticulture, as evidenced by the presence of the orchards and vineyards of the Coteaux du Lyonnais.
Also on the heritage level, the old towns and the remains of the Roman aqueduct of the Gier constitute one of the other singularities of this territory.
A very beautiful course, magnificent panoramas and pretty villages.
As soon as you leave Mornant, the road straighten with beautiful slopes (550 to 600 m drop over about fifteen kilometres).
The profile at the end of the route is first flat or descending for 12 km to Thurins, then offers an alternation of small bumps to reach Mornant.
Tourism side
The route has many tourist attractions in addition to panoramas facing the Alps and the Mornantais plateau.
The climate is conducive to fruit growing and viticulture, as evidenced by the presence of the orchards and vineyards of the Coteaux du Lyonnais.
Also on the heritage level, the old towns and the remains of the Roman aqueduct of the Gier constitute one of the other singularities of this territory.
Difficulty
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
866 m
Lowest point
285 m
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Cyclists are subject to the highway code and must respect it (pedestrian crossings, traffic lights, etc.). The road does not belong to cyclists any more than to motorists. The highway code prohibits cyclists from following a car when it is overtaking;Tips and hints
APIDAE tourism data updated on 24/01/2023 by "Rhône Tourisme".Spotted an error? Write to tourisme@rhone.fr with the following information:
File name: Monts du Lyonnais - Le circuit du Mont Signal - Boucle 2.6 | Record identifier: 5016563 | URL (link) for this Outdooractive page.
Start
Place de la Liberté, Mornant. (724 m)
Coordinates:
DD
45.658800, 4.564200
DMS
45°39'31.7"N 4°33'51.1"E
UTM
31T 621861 5057328
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Destination
Place de la Liberté, Mornant.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Getting there
30 min from Lyon via the A450.Parking
Parking near the starting pointCoordinates
DD
45.658800, 4.564200
DMS
45°39'31.7"N 4°33'51.1"E
UTM
31T 621861 5057328
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
Booklet Le Rhône à vélo, 29 cycle tourism routes, 2019-2020 edition.
Equipment
Good tips:
To enjoy your hike safely, here are our tips:
- Check the condition of your bike before setting off (brakes, transmission, tightening of screws,...) and of the battery for EVs
<Wear a helmet, and keep it on when riding- Wear appropriate clothing for the activity and the weather
- Wear a helmet, and keep it on when riding
- Go with water and food
<Do not overestimate your skills. Study the route before setting off.
- Take someone close to the loop you have planned
- Have a good idea of what to expect
- Have a good idea of what to expect
- Have a good idea of what to expect
- Carry a contact number in case of an accident
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Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated using French as the source language
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
48 km
Duration
3:30 h
Ascent
840 m
Descent
782 m
Highest point
866 m
Lowest point
285 m
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Maps and trails
- 9 Waypoints
- 9 Waypoints
Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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