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Cabornes Girard – Mont Thou loop from Miribel

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Cabornes Girard – Mont Thou loop from Miribel

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Cabornes Girard – Mont Thou loop from Miribel

04:00

47.7km

960m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 18.0 km for 176 m

After 19.7 km for 174 m

After 22.5 km for 1.33 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.17 km

Steep Descents in the Forest

Highlight • Climb

They look to be quite steep and there isn't much space to stop at the bottom.

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11.1 km

Fontaines-sur-Saône Church

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Cross the bridge to take advantage of the cycle path on the right bank.

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18.3 km

Forest Trail

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21.3 km

Cabornes Girard

Highlight • Mountain Hut

While enjoying the breathtaking views of the Saône Valley, you will pass through a historic landscape. The trails are not just about driving; they take you along ancient stone huts, called cabornes, built by shepherds and farmers centuries ago.

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23.9 km

Mont Thou

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A popular destination for Lyonnais with a magnificent view of the Saône or Rhône valley. The route on the ridge line from Mont Thou offers continuous views.

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23.9 km

Mont Thou viewpoint with orientation table

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mont Thou is the second highest peak in the Monts d'Or. It peaks at an altitude of 611 meters and offers a breathtaking view of the Saône and Lyon further south. It is easily accessible by car or on foot.

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25.6 km

La Croix Vitaise Viewpoint

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As you explore the rugged terrain of the Couzon-Au-Mont-D'Or region, you'll encounter the challenging La Croix Vitaise trail. This demanding mountain bike route, with its steep climbs and technical descents, …

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47.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

9.94 km

7.58 km

6.81 km

570 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.8 km

10.3 km

8.77 km

5.69 km

651 m

493 m

Elevation

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

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Cabornes Girard – Mont Thou loop from Miribel

Steep Descents in the Forest

Fontaines-sur-Saône Church

Forest Trail

Cabornes Girard

Mont Thou

Mont Thou viewpoint with orientation table

La Croix Vitaise Viewpoint

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