Col de l'Œillon (1233 m) – Grenouze Pass loop from Saint-Chamond

Col de l'Œillon (1233 m) – Grenouze Pass loop from Saint-Chamond

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Col de l'Œillon (1233 m) – Grenouze Pass loop from Saint-Chamond

08:38

108km

2,470m

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: September 25, 2026

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 101 km for 101 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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25.4 km

Croix de Chaubouret

Mountain Pass

32.1 km

La Jasserie Refuge

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The Auberge de la Jasserie is located at an altitude of 1,310 meters, at the foot of Crêt de la Perdrix. The inn allows you to eat but also offers …

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45.1 km

Faucharat Viewpoint

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Belvedere just before the Col de l'Oeillon, which offers a magnificent view of the Alps and the Rhône valley.

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45.6 km

Col de l'Œillon (1233 m)

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Col classified out of category from the banks of the Rhône, not so common outside the Alps!
Possible extension to Crêt de l'Oeillon about 15min.
Superb 360 panorama!

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46.0 km

View of the Rhône Valley and the Alps from the Col du Gratteau

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View of the Rhone Valley and the Alps

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58.4 km

Montvieux Cross

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One of the many Col du Pilat, good drive, beautiful view and nice inn at the pass.

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66.6 km

Pavezin Pass

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The Col de Pavezin is certainly not the highest, but it is no less mythical. The inventor of the derailleur, Paul de Vivié, who settled here, made it an unmissable …

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69.2 km

Grenouze Pass

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The Col de Grenouze rises at the end of eight kilometers of climbing, with an elevation gain of 462 meters. The average gradient is 5.7% with maximum gradients of 17%.

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99.2 km

A nice, very rolling track with a view on all sides. Some tracks are noted as single track on the Komoot base map but are wide and very rolling. The satellite view is the best solution for choosing your route.

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