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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Métropole de Lyon

Couzon-Au-Mont-D'Or

La Porte du Pinay – Mont Thoux Nord loop from Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or

Hiking trails & Routes

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Métropole de Lyon

Couzon-Au-Mont-D'Or

La Porte du Pinay – Mont Thoux Nord loop from Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or

Hard

4.6

(29)

153

hikers

La Porte du Pinay – Mont Thoux Nord loop from Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or

05:25

16.5km

750m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.32 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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2

7.41 km

Poleymieux-au-Mont-d'Or Church

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A simple church in a beautiful location

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3

8.45 km

Typical Monts d'Or paths and cabornes

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A path and carbons (small stone house) typical of the Monts-d'Or. You are here at the heart of what makes the charm of this open-air garden at the gates of Lyon.

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4

9.63 km

Château de la Trolanderie

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Beginning of 12th century construction / End of 18th century construction

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5

10.5 km

The stairs

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A must-see in the middle of nowhere

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6

11.0 km

La Porte du Pinay

Highlight • Monument

7

11.7 km

A leisurely stroll from Curis

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8

12.5 km

Mont Thoux Nord

Highlight • Summit

B

16.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.49 km

4.61 km

2.39 km

1.64 km

1.41 km

Surfaces

8.38 km

3.40 km

2.60 km

1.79 km

383 m

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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