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Routes France Saint-Forgeux Monts du Lyonnais - Around Mont Arjoux - Loop 2.2
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Monts du Lyonnais - Around Mont Arjoux - Loop 2.2

Road Cycling · Saint-Forgeux
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During the first kilometres, the road goes through wooded passages and then reaches panoramas facing the Monts du Forez. From the 2nd part of the route, hills occupied by fruit crops are looming.
difficult
Distance 52.2 km
Duration4:00 h
Ascent1,040 m
Descent931 m
Highest point798 m
Lowest point354 m
Sporty side
One thousand m drop: fans of climbs will appreciate this course.
From Saint-Forgeux the slope rises on a road with very little traffic in the forest area for about ten kilometres to reach the highest point of the route. The next 35 km allow ample time to recover on a rolling and uncrowded road. The last 5 km is difficult: a steep 2 km bump and also a very steep descent on a small road. Remember to check the equipment (especially the brakes) before departure.

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During the first kilometres, the road goes through wooded passages and then reaches panoramas facing the Monts du Forez. From the second part of the route, hills occupied by fruit crops are looming. A “season” loop to discover especially in spring just for the pleasure of admiring the flowering cherry groves in the Bessenay region.
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354 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 overtakes;

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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 - Autour du Mont Arjoux - Boucle 2.2 | Record identifier: 5006514 | URL (link) for this Outdooractive page.

Start

Stadium, Saint-Forgeux (384 m)
Coordinates:
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45.859760, 4.469850
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45°51'35.1"N 4°28'11.5"E
UTM
31T 614100 5079516
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Destination

Stadium, Saint-Forgeux

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Coordinates

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45.859760, 4.469850
DMS
45°51'35.1"N 4°28'11.5"E
UTM
31T 614100 5079516
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Author’s map recommendations

Rhône à vélo booklet, 29 cycle tourism routes, 2019-2020 edition.
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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

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- 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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Parts of this content were machine translated using French as the source language

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Difficulty
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Distance
52.2 km
Duration
4:00 h
Ascent
1,040 m
Descent
931 m
Highest point
798 m
Lowest point
354 m
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