Col de la Luère – Yzeron loop from Pollionnay

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Col de la Luère – Yzeron loop from Pollionnay

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Col de la Luère – Yzeron loop from Pollionnay

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33.3km

1,390m

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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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2.58 km

Old Col de la Croix du Ban

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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. …

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6.09 km

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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7.38 km

small medieval tower

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7.42 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 …

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15.2 km

Crêt de la Madone

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From this exposed position, the statue of the Blessed Mother Mary - in France mostly under the invocation "Notre Dame" (Our Lady) - looks into the country. She has spread …

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16.3 km

Yzeron

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Located 700 meters above sea level, Yzeron is a well-known small village in the Monts du Lyonnais. Starting point for many hikes, the village has a few shops and accommodation solutions.

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17.5 km

Roman Aqueduct Trail

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This single-track trail follows the old route of the Yzeron Aqueduct. This was one of the four aqueducts which served Lyon. Today it offers a bucolic setting with superb views of the surrounding landscapes.

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23.6 km