The crests of the Monts du Lyonnais

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The crests of the Monts du Lyonnais

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The crests of the Monts du Lyonnais

02:45

20.9km

650m

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Departing from Yzeron, 40 minutes from Lyon, this tour winds along the ridges of the Monts du Lyonnais. Park in the hikers’ parking lot at the entrance to the village. From there you gain height towards Crêt de la Madone. Stop to watch the brave people who venture onto the…

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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1.44 km

Crêt de la Madone

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From this exposed position, the statue of the Blessed Mother Mary - in France mostly under the invocation "Notre Dame" (Our Lady) - looks into the country. She has spread …

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10.8 km

Col de Malval Trail

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This path joins the Col de Malval car park. Here you come across many mountain bikers, hikers and other trailers who have come to enjoy this ideal setting. The path does not present any great difficulty.

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12.5 km

Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid Castle and Church

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To the west of Lyon, perched on the road to the crests of the Monts du Lyonnais, the Château de Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid now offers a unique space for those who wish …

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17.2 km

Towards the Aqueduct trail

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This path joins the path of the ancient Aqueduct of Yzeron. It offers a clear view of the surrounding landscapes.

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17.2 km

Roman Aqueduct Trail

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This single-track trail follows the old route of the Yzeron Aqueduct. This was one of the four aqueducts which served Lyon. Today it offers a bucolic setting with superb views of the surrounding landscapes.

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20.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

4.36 km

2.81 km

1.29 km

1.09 km

Surfaces

7.35 km

5.26 km

2.92 km

2.91 km

2.54 km

Elevation

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Highest point (850 m)

Lowest point (640 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

11°C

4°C

88 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

August 25, 2026,Die Kämme der Monts du Lyonnais (Trail 4)

Very nice trail, however, due to the loss of GPS signal in the forest, I had to run a section in the northern part of the loop twice. The last few kilometers follow the path of the Roman aqueduct.

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September 20, 2023

Departing from Yzeron, 40 minutes from Lyon, this tour winds along the ridges of the Monts du Lyonnais. Park in the hikers’ parking lot at the entrance to the village. From there you gain height towards Crêt de la Madone. Stop to watch the brave people who venture onto the Fantasticable zip line. One

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