Col de la Croix du Ban – Col de la Luère loop from Sourcieux-les-Mines

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Col de la Croix du Ban – Col de la Luère loop from Sourcieux-les-Mines

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Col de la Croix du Ban – Col de la Luère loop from Sourcieux-les-Mines

04:03

13.1km

500m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 11, 2026

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81 m

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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5.70 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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5.70 km

Views of Lyon

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View of Lyon and the Alps on a clear day

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5.82 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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7.61 km

The Col de la Luère is located at 715 meters above sea level in the Lyonnais mountains and separates the Brévenne and Yzeron valleys on the borders of the municipalities of Pollionnay and Saint-Pierre-la-Palud.

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9.58 km

Belvédère du Pesage

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This belvedere offers a beautiful perspective of the part of the Monts du Lyonnais. An orientation table allows you to identify the mountains that stand in front of you.

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9.59 km