Col de la Croix du Ban – Col de la Luère loop from Châtillon d'Azergues

Col de la Croix du Ban – Col de la Luère loop from Châtillon d'Azergues

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Col de la Croix du Ban – Col de la Luère loop from Châtillon d'Azergues

02:36

46.7km

930m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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12.8 km

Col de la Croix du Ban (602 m) – West Side Ascent

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Practiced downhill, but very beautiful road in the middle of the trees, sublime to go down with few cars

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15.2 km

Col de la Croix du Ban

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The Croix du Ban pass is a delightful challenge for bikepacking enthusiasts, offering a rewarding climb through the lush, wooded landscapes of the Monts du Lyonnais. The ascent is steady …

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15.2 km

Col de la Croix du Ban

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Quite hard finish, in the undergrowth. Beware of the descent, the coating is irregular at times!

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21.3 km

View of the Countryside Near Col de la Luère

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On the climb to the Col de la Luère

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23.5 km

Ascent to Col de la Luère

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Climb on the east side of the Col de la Luère, of similar difficulty to that on the west side, but generally with more cars.

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25.0 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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