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Pontcharra-Sur-Turdine

Col du Pilon (727 m) – Col de la Croix de l'Orme loop from Pontcharra - Saint-Forgeux

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Rhône

Pontcharra-Sur-Turdine

Col du Pilon (727 m) – Col de la Croix de l'Orme loop from Pontcharra - Saint-Forgeux

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Col du Pilon (727 m) – Col de la Croix de l'Orme loop from Pontcharra - Saint-Forgeux

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48.0km

1,210m

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: June 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 14.9 km for 224 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.31 km

Vindry-sur-Turdine

Highlight • Settlement

This new commune in the Lyonnais region was formed by the merger of Dareizé, Les Olmes, Pontcharra-sur-Turdine, and Saint-Loup. The combined architectural heritage is worth a visit.

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4.73 km

Panoramic View of Montagne de Tarare

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Pretty 360 degree view of the Montagne de Tarare and the vineyards.

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8.49 km

Col de la Croix Paquet

Mountain Pass

10.6 km

Col des Cassettes

Mountain Pass

21.2 km

Col du Pilon (727 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

25.6 km

Col de la Croix de l'Orme

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Nice pass to do from St Just d'Avray in the forest, without significant percentage and quite short. We also climb on the St Appo side with beautiful views of the …

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29.9 km

Col de la Croix de Thel (650 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Very nice pass to do from Chamelet, Ternand, Valsonne, or from the Valsonne valley. The climb from Chamelet is terrible for Beaujolais: 4 km at 8% average. Viewpoints are present and traffic is low.

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48.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.6 km

20.2 km

2.02 km

1.15 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.9 km

7.87 km

336 m

Elevation

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Highest point (860 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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Col du Pilon (727 m) – Col de la Croix de l'Orme loop from Pontcharra - Saint-Forgeux

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Panoramic View of Montagne de Tarare

Col du Pilon (727 m)

Col de la Croix de l'Orme

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