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Old Col de la Croix du Ban – Col de la Croix du Ban (602 m) loop from Pollionnay

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Old Col de la Croix du Ban – Col de la Croix du Ban (602 m) loop from Pollionnay

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Old Col de la Croix du Ban – Col de la Croix du Ban (602 m) loop from Pollionnay

01:07

8.68km

420m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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1.29 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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2.62 km

DH 2 partie haute

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steep descent, with several jumps including gaps (red)

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3.48 km

Singletrack Between Croix de Ban and Downhill Trailhead

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Single between Croix de Ban and the start of the DH tracks. Can be used in both directions

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3.83 km

Croix du Ban Downhill Trails

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2 DH trails with a view of Mont Blanc, just great with an entry and exit door!

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6.14 km

Col de la Croix du Ban

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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 …

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Views of Lyon

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View of Lyon and the Alps on a clear day

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8.68 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.82 km

1.91 km

953 m

Surfaces

6.02 km

1.91 km

746 m

Elevation

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (510 m)

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Wednesday 1 July

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Old Col de la Croix du Ban – Col de la Croix du Ban (602 m) loop from Pollionnay

Old Col de la Croix du Ban

DH 2 partie haute

Singletrack Between Croix de Ban and Downhill Trailhead

Croix du Ban Downhill Trails

Col de la Croix du Ban

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