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Monts du Lyonnais - The Argentière circuit - Loop 2.4
Road Cycling
· Sainte-Foy-l'Argentière
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A circuit that brings together pretty viewpoints and small quiet country roads: panorama facing the Château de Chamousset, the Thoranche valley after Haute-Rivoire...
moderate
Distance 35.3 km
2:30 h
560 m
500 m
672 m
425 m
Sporty side
Although having characteristics similar to loop 2.3, this route presents an atypical profile: from the start of Sainte-Foy-l’Argentière a 5% climb over 5 km is proposed. We recover over 18 km of flat and gentle descents. The 7% of the 3 km climb to Grézieu requires certain effort management. The last kilometres of descents are welcome.
The most seasoned cyclists can combine this loop with the 2.3 and thus have a route of 70 km for 1,000 m of elevation.
Tourism side
A circuit that connects beautiful viewpoints and small quiet country roads: panorama opposite the Château de Chamousset, valley of the Torranche after Haute-Rivoire...
Thanks to its low level of difficulty, it offers cycling in “ride” mode to take the time to linger in the villages and tourist sites.
Although having characteristics similar to loop 2.3, this route presents an atypical profile: from the start of Sainte-Foy-l’Argentière a 5% climb over 5 km is proposed. We recover over 18 km of flat and gentle descents. The 7% of the 3 km climb to Grézieu requires certain effort management. The last kilometres of descents are welcome.
The most seasoned cyclists can combine this loop with the 2.3 and thus have a route of 70 km for 1,000 m of elevation.
Tourism side
A circuit that connects beautiful viewpoints and small quiet country roads: panorama opposite the Château de Chamousset, valley of the Torranche after Haute-Rivoire...
Thanks to its low level of difficulty, it offers cycling in “ride” mode to take the time to linger in the villages and tourist sites.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
672 m
Lowest point
425 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;Tips and hints
APIDAE tourism data updated on 06/02/2023 by "Rhône Tourisme".Spotted an error? Write to the owner with the following information:
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Start
Saint-Foy-l'Argentière Town Hall (439 m)
Coordinates:
DD
45.708040, 4.475000
DMS
45°42'28.9"N 4°28'30.0"E
UTM
31T 614811 5062667
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Destination
Saint-Foy-l'Argentière Town Hall
By road
55 min from Lyon via the N89.Coordinates
DD
45.708040, 4.475000
DMS
45°42'28.9"N 4°28'30.0"E
UTM
31T 614811 5062667
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
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.
- 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
moderate
Distance
35.3 km
Duration
2:30 h
Ascent
560 m
Descent
500 m
Highest point
672 m
Lowest point
425 m
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Maps and trails
- 6 Waypoints
- 6 Waypoints
Distance
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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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