Mont Thou – Mount Cindre loop from Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d'Or

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Métropole de Lyon

Saint-Cyr-Au-Mont-D'Or

Mont Thou – Mount Cindre loop from Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d'Or

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339

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Mont Thou – Mount Cindre loop from Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d'Or

01:12

10.1km

350m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Caborne in the Monts d'Or

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More information on Wikipedia: fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caborne

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Mount La Roche

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Mont Laroche is located on the southern slopes of the Monts d'Or. It offers a beautiful panorama of Lyon.

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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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4.70 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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Atelier des Cabornes

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Surrounded by small dry stone shelters called "cabornes", typical of the Lyon region, this workshop offers an immersion in ancestral know-how. The natural setting is composed of green hills and shaded paths.

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8.81 km

Mount Cindre

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Mont Cindre is the first balcony of the Monts d'Or massif. Located at an altitude of 469 meters, it offers an exceptional panorama of Lyon. To enjoy the view, go down to the end of the hermitage path!

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8.98 km

View of Lyon from the Hermitage of Mont Cindre

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Magnificent site nestled in the green setting of Mount Cindre. From the hermitage the panorama of the metropolis of Lyon and its surroundings is magnificent.

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