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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Métropole de Lyon
Sathonay-Camp

Verdun Pass – Descent of Mont Verdun loop from Sathonay-Rillieux

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Métropole de Lyon
Sathonay-Camp

Verdun Pass – Descent of Mont Verdun loop from Sathonay-Rillieux

Hard

4.0

(83)

90

riders

Verdun Pass – Descent of Mont Verdun loop from Sathonay-Rillieux

02:55

38.1km

970m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: July 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 29.8 km for 5 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.31 km

Saint Louis Church

Highlight • Religious Site

You can stop there to admire the architecture, or pray for back wind.

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2

4.15 km

Neuville is located 15 kilometers north of Lyon in the Val de Saône, on the left bank of the Saône which determines its western border. Bordered to the east by …

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3

17.0 km

Verdun Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Gently sloping descent and switchbacks: great!

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17.6 km

Batterie des Carrières

Fort

5

19.3 km

La Barollière Castle

Highlight • Castle

The Château de la Barollière is an old fortified castle, from the 14th century, altered in the 17th century, which stands in the town of Limonest

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6

19.9 km

Descent of Mont Verdun

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A gentle slope and winding descent with good visibility: super fun!

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7

25.9 km

View of Lyon and the Alps from Mont Thou

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Very nice view of the Alps when the weather permits.

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8

32.6 km

Old single lane suspension bridge

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9

32.9 km

The Château de Rochetaillée-sur-Saône is located on a hill, high above the city and the river. The castle was built in the 12th century, became state property after the French …

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38.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.4 km

4.27 km

3.63 km

353 m

217 m

202 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.3 km

8.30 km

380 m

109 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Thursday 6 August

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19°C

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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