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Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez – Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez loop from Rive-de-Gier

Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez – Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez loop from Rive-de-Gier

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Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez – Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez loop from Rive-de-Gier

01:38

20.3km

480m

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: June 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional du Pilat

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Start point

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1.21 km

Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez

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Located in the heart of the Pilat regional natural park, the medieval village of Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez is a former Chartreuse that has become a village. Ranked among the most beautiful villages …

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7.07 km

In the heart of the Pilat regional natural park, Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez is a former Charterhouse that has become a village. Classified as the most beautiful village in France, the place is open to visitors and has a hotel and restaurant offer.

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9.01 km

Beautiful view of Pilat

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Descent towards Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez. No speeding on this narrow road with limited visibility.

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13.2 km

Descent of Chemin de Couzeron

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Descent on wide path, with a lot of stones but not rolling. Accessible in gravel without problem, just adapted his speed to his technique

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17.8 km

Couzon Dam

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Built in 1787, it is one of the oldest dams in France! The lake it creates is a pleasant circuit for running.

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17.9 km

Couzon Dam

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Built in 1787, it is one of the oldest dams in France! The lake it creates is a pleasant place for a walk.

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20.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

5.25 km

2.16 km

689 m

Surfaces

7.41 km

6.48 km

6.39 km

Elevation

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

28°C

19°C

12 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

July 24, 2022,Sortie Gravel

Outing with the brother in the Pilat. Very pleasant route, without major difficulty (despite the 8/10% hills). Easy to prolong the pleasure. Beautiful gravel course with superb passages in the woods.

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Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez – Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez loop from Rive-de-Gier

Gravel segment in forest

Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez

Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez

Beautiful view of Pilat

Descent of Chemin de Couzeron

Couzon Dam

Couzon Dam

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