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Grands Barrages & Lyon Metropolis


A road cycling route starting from Grigny

Experience the breathtaking views of Lyon and its surroundings while conquering challenging climbs and scenic routes.

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This route offers a mix of challenging climbs and scenic routes around Lyon. You will pass through beautiful towns such as Saint-Fons, Bron, Saint-Laurent-de-Mure, Luzinay, Haut de Cornavan, Sérézin-du-Rhône, and Grigny. The overall landscape is stunning, with hills and mountains providing a constant backdrop. While ascent_m: 613m and distance_km: 88km make it suitable for moderately experienced cyclists, the cycling experience is breathtaking and epic with a score of 4. Highlights include Saint-Fons (score: 2; description: Explore the charming town of Saint-Fons with its rich history and local architecture), Bron (score: 2; description: Visit Bron's beautiful parks and gardens, and enjoy the picturesque views along the way), Saint-Laurent-de-Mure (score: 3; description: Marvel at the stunning countryside views as you cycle through Saint-Laurent-de-Mure), Luzinay (score: 3; description: Admire the picturesque landscapes and stunning vineyards in Luzinay), Haut de Cornavanlavinay

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88 km
613 m
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Route profile

Highlights on the route

Start: Grigny Village center
Grigny: Discover vineyards and medieval villages on cycling routes in Grigny.
Grigny, located in Rhône-Alpes, France, provides road and gravel cyclists with a variety of picturesque cycling options. The locality is surrounded by stunning vineyards and medieval villages, offering a charming cycling experience. Cyclists can venture out on routes like the Beaujolais loop, which gives them a glimpse into the region's vineyard heritage. Grigny's proximity to Lyon also provides access to additional cycling opportunities. With its scenic landscapes and cultural richness, Grigny deservedly takes a rank of 4.
Saint-FonsTown
Explore the charming town of Saint-Fons with its rich history and local architecture.
BronTown
Visit Bron's beautiful parks and gardens, and enjoy the picturesque views along the way.
Saint-Laurent-de-MureVillage
Marvel at the stunning countryside views as you cycle through Saint-Laurent-de-Mure.
LuzinayVillage
Admire the picturesque landscapes and stunning vineyards in Luzinay.
Haut de Cornavan350 mPeak
Savor the panoramic views from Haut de Cornavan as you cycle to the peak of this hill.
Sérézin-du-RhôneVillage
Discover the history and culture of Sérézin-du-Rhône as you pass through the town.
GrignyVillage
Finish: Grigny Village center
Grigny: Discover vineyards and medieval villages on cycling routes in Grigny.

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