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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Métropole de Lyon
Saint-Romain-Au-Mont-D'Or

Mont Thou – Verdun Pass loop from Saint-Romain-au-Mont-d'Or

Hard

4.5

(2)

65

runners

Mont Thou – Verdun Pass loop from Saint-Romain-au-Mont-d'Or

02:55

22.1km

890m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

7.12 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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7.13 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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3

8.56 km

4

11.3 km

Winding Forest Path

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5

11.4 km

Verdun Pass

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Gently sloping descent and switchbacks: great!

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15.9 km

Caborne des Grandes Oreilles

Ruins

B

22.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.74 km

4.75 km

4.63 km

4.22 km

1.67 km

1.06 km

Surfaces

7.07 km

6.87 km

3.17 km

2.60 km

1.17 km

599 m

591 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Monday 12 October

23°C

8°C

21 %

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