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Rhône
Pollionnay

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

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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Rhône
Pollionnay

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

Hard

61

runners

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

01:45

14.1km

420m

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: August 9, 2026

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Bus stop

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929 m

Descent to the Ratier Stream

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Technical descent, at your choice, the small bridge or the stream

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1.56 km

Very beautiful route to discover for athletes and walkers

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5.96 km

Château le Poirier

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Chateau le Poirier is nestled in the picturesque countryside and offers you a blend of history and scenic beauty. This historic estate, surrounded by its gardens, gives you a glimpse …

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8.35 km

Chemin de Mercury

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At the end of Chemin de Mercury, the rise of Fonjirolles, stones, roots, steps and flowing water.

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9.10 km

Croix du Ban Pass

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A path that leads to the Col de la Croix du Ban. Quite sturdy on the way up, the ground is quite brittle but it is very beautiful!

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11.3 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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11.4 km

Col de la Croix du Ban

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The highest point of this ancient ridge path marked the feudal boundary between the Archbishopric of Lyon, the Abbey of Savigny and the County of Forez. Today the Col de …

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11.5 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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14.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.68 km

3.51 km

1.43 km

459 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.32 km

2.57 km

2.43 km

1.65 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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