Old Col de la Croix du Ban – Col de la Luère loop from Pollionnay

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Old Col de la Croix du Ban – Col de la Luère loop from Pollionnay

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Old Col de la Croix du Ban – Col de la Luère loop from Pollionnay

01:48

14.8km

480m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.58 km

Old Col de la Croix du Ban

Highlight • Monument

The old Col de la Croix du Ban marked the feudal boundary between the Archdiocese of Lyon, the Abbey of Savigny and the County of Forez, whose capital was Montbrison. Here the view is not as clear as at the Col de la Croix du Ban, however you can enjoy the view of the old cross and this beautiful wooded atmosphere, which depending on the light can be very bucolic.

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2.61 km

Luère - Old Ban Cross

Highlight (Segment) • Other

4.40 km

Col de la Luère

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de la Luère is located at 715 meters above sea level in the Lyonnais mountains and separates the Brévenne and Yzeron valleys on the borders of the municipalities of Pollionnay and Saint-Pierre-la-Palud.

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4.56 km

The Towers of La Luère

Highlight • Monument

6.27 km

Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid Castle and Church

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To the west of Lyon, perched on the road to the crests of the Monts du Lyonnais, the Château de Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid now offers a unique space for those who wish to celebrate events there. Formerly the seat of the Benedictine abbots of Savigny, this place was built more than 2,000 years ago in ancient times. The site offers a panoramic view of the surrounding landscapes. Today it is an important crossroads for hikers, mountain bikers and other nature lovers.

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6.31 km

small medieval tower

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10.2 km

Belvédère du Pesage

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This belvedere offers a beautiful perspective of the part of the Monts du Lyonnais. An orientation table allows you to identify the mountains that stand in front of you.

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14.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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