Malval Pass (732 m) – Old Col de la Croix du Ban loop from Le Méridien

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Malval Pass (732 m) – Old Col de la Croix du Ban loop from Le Méridien

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Malval Pass (732 m) – Old Col de la Croix du Ban loop from Le Méridien

03:56

45.0km

960m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 19 m for 52 m

After 45.0 km for 52 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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17.0 km

View of Lyon

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depending on the weather we can be treated to a sea of clouds

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20.9 km

Malval Pass (732 m)

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A multitude of paths await you .... It becomes difficult to take the right one!

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22.5 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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22.9 km

View of Saint Bonnet le Froid castle

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The towers of the castle of Saint Bonnet le Froid

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23.8 km

The Towers of La Luère

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25.0 km

Viewpoint

25.8 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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25.9 km

Views of Lyon

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View of Lyon and the Alps on a clear day

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26.0 km

Mountain Bike Descent

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Technical but super fun!!!

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45.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.9 km

9.23 km

5.30 km

3.83 km

3.54 km

184 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.8 km

14.3 km

4.24 km

3.92 km

3.69 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (770 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

17°C

8°C

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Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

December 15, 2025,[Lévo #2507] Pollionnay Singles DH ludiques

Looking at the mountain bike route a friend rode this weekend, I get the feeling he borrowed a gravel route from me. I tease him gently, while also noticing that from La Luère onwards, the return is definitely typical downhill singletrack. I set off on this route with my e-MTB from the city. During the first part – even though …

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