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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Métropole de Lyon
Givors

Orliénas – Descent to the Garon loop from Givors Canal

Routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Métropole de Lyon
Givors

Orliénas – Descent to the Garon loop from Givors Canal

Hard

12

riders

Orliénas – Descent to the Garon loop from Givors Canal

03:37

53.2km

710m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. 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: March 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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16.3 km

Fortified village of Orliénas

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Fortified medieval village built in the 9th century. You can still see the fortified church, the remains of the Roman aqueduct of Gier and the old priory, next to which there is a fountain with ferruginous water.

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16.3 km

Saint Martin Church

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Built in the 19th century.

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16.4 km

Orliénas

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This village, which today belongs to the urban area of Lyon, was built in the 9th century. Initially fortified, this medieval town still has visible remains of its ramparts. Stroll …

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20.7 km

Remains of the Roman Aqueduct of Gier

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In addition to their interesting terrain for mountain biking, the hillsides of Lyon are home to real heritage gems, such as the remains of the Gier Roman aqueduct here.

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21.1 km

Roman Aqueduct of Chaponost

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Impressive preservation of this portion of aqueduct

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21.8 km

Descent to the Garon

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The 2 descents to the Garon are difficult. Still, a wonderful course. A ford just before the washhouse (impossible to take the stairs with an electric mountain bike on my shoulder for me) Very nice this ford. Very nice course!!!

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22.3 km

Old tower

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Please note that the section numbered 6 chemin du gué which precedes the tower is steep and very rough for mountain biking (no hybrid bikes).

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53.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.3 km

14.4 km

5.94 km

4.49 km

3.45 km

610 m

Surfaces

24.7 km

17.3 km

10.5 km

620 m

125 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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