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Col de la Croix du Ban – View of Lyon and the Alps loop from Pollionnay

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Col de la Croix du Ban – View of Lyon and the Alps loop from Pollionnay

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Col de la Croix du Ban – View of Lyon and the Alps loop from Pollionnay

01:24

19.6km

400m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

3.24 km

Views of Lyon

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of Lyon and the Alps on a clear day

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3.38 km

Col de la Croix du Ban

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Croix du Ban pass is a delightful challenge for bikepacking enthusiasts, offering a rewarding climb through the lush, wooded landscapes of the Monts du Lyonnais. The ascent is steady to the summit, from where you will have a breathtaking view of the surrounding valleys and hills.

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4.52 km

Nice climb to the Col de la Croix du Ban

Highlight • Climb

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16.1 km

Saint André de Larny Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

This Romanesque chapel dates from the 13th century. It was renovated during the 17th century and displays architecture typical of the Lyon Romanesque style. It is located in the heart of the small hamlet of Larny.

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19.3 km

View of Lyon and the Alps

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful unexpected viewpoint between the houses of Pollionnay. Fields and forest as far as the eye can see as far as Lyon, and then in the background, the imposing peaks of the Alps.

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19.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

3.21 km

350 m

327 m

Surfaces

19.0 km

285 m

205 m

186 m

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