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Monts du Lyonnais - Between granite and golden stones - Loop 2.1
Road Cycling
· Sain-Bel
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Cycling route in the Monts du LyonnaisPhoto: Prairy
Characterized by its leafy forests, its orchards or its vineyards of the Coteaux du Lyonnais and known in particular for the passes of the Croix du Ban, the Luère and Malval, the Monts du Lyonnais massif is a territory suitable for cycling.
difficult
Distance 63.4 km
4:30 h
1,100 m
977 m
470 m
199 m
Sporty side
From Sain Bel, the beautiful climb to reach Saint-Romain-de-Popey sets the tone for the next kilometres: good elevations and rarely flat. The climbs and descents follow one another without leaving much respite to catch your breath.
A bumpy circuit that requires good effort management. Watch out for the very steep descent on a small road between Glay and Chessy.
Tourism side
The landscape contrasts characterise this course which flirts between Lyonnais and Beaujolais. To the west of Savigny, the Crêt d'Arjoux culminates at an altitude of 815 m. It testifies to the hilly relief of the Monts du Lyonnais. Then, after Vindry-sur-Turdine, the Pierres Dorées region reveals its art of living with its villages with ocher facades. The vines also shape the plateaus and hills of this territory where the two neighbouring vineyards of Beaujolais and Coteaux du Lyonnais rub shoulders.
From Sain Bel, the beautiful climb to reach Saint-Romain-de-Popey sets the tone for the next kilometres: good elevations and rarely flat. The climbs and descents follow one another without leaving much respite to catch your breath.
A bumpy circuit that requires good effort management. Watch out for the very steep descent on a small road between Glay and Chessy.
Tourism side
The landscape contrasts characterise this course which flirts between Lyonnais and Beaujolais. To the west of Savigny, the Crêt d'Arjoux culminates at an altitude of 815 m. It testifies to the hilly relief of the Monts du Lyonnais. Then, after Vindry-sur-Turdine, the Pierres Dorées region reveals its art of living with its villages with ocher facades. The vines also shape the plateaus and hills of this territory where the two neighbouring vineyards of Beaujolais and Coteaux du Lyonnais rub shoulders.
Difficulty
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
470 m
Lowest point
199 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Show elevation profileRest stops
Terres LyonnaisesMagasin de la miellerie du Rucher de Macameli
Office de Tourisme du Pays de l'Arbresle
Safety information
A bumpy track that requires good effort management.Tips and hints
APIDAE tourism data updated on 13/11/2022 by "Rhône Tourisme".Spotted an error? Write to tourisme@rhone.fr with the following information:
File name: Monts du Lyonnais - Entre granit et pierres dorées - Boucle 2.1 | Record identifier: 5003137 | URL (link) for this Outdooractive page.
Start
Saint-Bel, place de la mairie (240 m)
Coordinates:
DD
45.810180, 4.599720
DMS
45°48'36.6"N 4°35'59.0"E
UTM
31T 624292 5074201
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Destination
Saint-Bel, place de la mairie
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Train from Gare de Saint-Paul in Lyon to Saint-Bel.Getting there
35 min from Lyon via the A46 motorway.Parking
Parking near the starting pointCoordinates
DD
45.810180, 4.599720
DMS
45°48'36.6"N 4°35'59.0"E
UTM
31T 624292 5074201
w3w
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
The Rhône by bike-29 cycle tourism loops- 2019-2020 edition.
Equipment
The right rules:
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
- Carry the number of a contact person 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
63.4 km
Duration
4:30 h
Ascent
1,100 m
Descent
977 m
Highest point
470 m
Lowest point
199 m
Statistics
2D
3D
Maps and trails
- 10 Waypoints
- 10 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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