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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Saint-Paul-En-Jarez

Couzon Dam – Pavezin Pass loop from Saint-Paul-en-Jarez

Mountain biking trails

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Saint-Paul-En-Jarez

Couzon Dam – Pavezin Pass loop from Saint-Paul-en-Jarez

Hard

4.7

(3)

36

riders

Couzon Dam – Pavezin Pass loop from Saint-Paul-en-Jarez

05:11

51.9km

1,390m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 17.2 km for 625 m

After 25.6 km for 457 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1.78 km

Dorlay

Lake

2

10.00 km

Couzon Dam

Highlight • Monument

Built in 1787, it is one of the oldest dams in France! The lake it creates is a pleasant place for a walk.

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17.1 km

La-Croix-du-Mazet

Mountain Pass

4

17.2 km

To/from La-Croix-du-Mazet

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Wide trail with slope and a lot of stones. Some small natural jumps.

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5

24.4 km

Pavezin Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de Pavezin is certainly not the highest, but it is no less mythical. The inventor of the derailleur, Paul de Vivié, who settled here, made it an unmissable …

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6

24.4 km

Pavezin to Crêt de Baronnette half-height trail

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Ascent from Pavezin Pass to mid-level track Crêt de Baronnette

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7

26.1 km

Mid-Crest of Baronnette

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Mid-high run around the Crêt de Baronnette

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8

34.3 km

Croix du Collet

Highlight • Rest Area

The Croix du Collet is a pass of Pilat. It is the meeting point for cyclists, hikers, trail runners and other nature lovers.

An inn is located at the pass and allows you to taste local specialties.

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40.8 km

Croix-de-Montvieux

Mountain Pass

10

41.6 km

Singletrack of the Croix de Montvieux

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Too bad, forestry work destroyed the track, it is completely impassable

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B

51.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.6 km

12.6 km

11.8 km

1.92 km

153 m

Surfaces

20.5 km

16.0 km

8.58 km

6.00 km

783 m

120 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (940 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

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Sunday 18 October

12°C

5°C

52 %

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