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Fort of Mont-Verdun – Mont Thou loop from Cuire

Fort of Mont-Verdun – Mont Thou loop from Cuire

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4.0

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Fort of Mont-Verdun – Mont Thou loop from Cuire

04:18

53.6km

1,330m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 35.6 km for 124 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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614 m

La Saône

Lake

26.6 km

Verdun Pass

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Gently sloping descent and switchbacks: great!

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26.6 km

Start of the descent on the Mont Verdun hill climb

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Very nice climb, closed to traffic on Sundays normally.

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26.9 km

Fort of Mont-Verdun

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A must-see mountain for any cyclist

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31.5 km

Col de la Croix de Presles

Mountain Pass

34.2 km

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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35.8 km

Mont Thou viewpoint with orientation table

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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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35.8 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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36.8 km

Vue du Mont Cindre, Lyon et des Alpes

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A very beautiful view of Lyon, we are both close and far from the city. You would not believe that a metropolis is 2 steps away. In no clear weather …

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39.4 km

Viewpoint

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where exactly is this path?

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53.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

14.2 km

11.6 km

7.33 km

4.32 km

301 m

Surfaces

27.1 km

17.3 km

8.99 km

164 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Wednesday 24 June

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Fort of Mont-Verdun – Mont Thou loop from Cuire

Verdun Pass

Start of the descent on the Mont Verdun hill climb

Fort of Mont-Verdun

La Croix Vitaise Viewpoint

Mont Thou viewpoint with orientation table

Mont Thou

Vue du Mont Cindre, Lyon et des Alpes

Viewpoint

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