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Trail Ridden Direction
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Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
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SaveLyon trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Trail Running, Hiking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Winter Fat Biking and Dirtbiking. Trails here are often faint trail. Common trail features include jumps and rock gardens. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Les Monts d'Or and Bike Park Courzieu.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
98 trails
- E-Bike
83 trails
- Gravel Bike
53 trails
- Adaptive Bike
28 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
1 trails
- Horse
4 trails
- Hike
84 trails
- Trail Running
85 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
1 trails
- Observed Trials
0 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
0 trails
Region Details
- 16
- 40
- 27
- 11
- 4
Region Status
Open as of Aug 26, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 98
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 98
- Trails E-Bike
- 83
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 53
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 28
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 4
- Trails Hike
- 84
- Trails Trail Running
- 85
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Total Distance
- 58 miles
- Total Descent
- 13,816 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,409 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,948 ft
- Reports
- 1,167
- Photos
- 39
- Completed Counter
- 3,206
Sub Regions
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Bike Park Courzieu
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
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Les Monts d'Or
- 12
- 22
- 10
- 3
Popular Lyon Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 791 ft • 4 ft • 59 •
Popular green difficulty paved path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 3,819 ft • 14 ft • 58 •
Popular green difficulty paved path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 5.0 • 1,486 ft • 0 ft • 49 •
Petite descente dans les sapins vraiment sympatique, attention en cas de pluie la piste peut vachement glisser! Send it!
• 90 ★ 3.7 • 3,789 ft • 0 ft • 48 •
Single permettant d'éviter le large chemin sans intérêt. A enchaîner ensuite avec le Track nommé " ". Ne pas manquer son entrée à gauche après le départ dans la prairie, ensuite il y a 2 embranchements où il faut rester à...
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 3,468 ft • 12 ft • 41 •
Popular green difficulty paved path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 1,417 ft • 3 ft • 39 •
Popular green difficulty paved path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 3,845 ft • 14 ft • 38 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 14 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
Lyon Mountain Bike Routes
22 miles • 470 ft • 0 • Point to Point •
Après l’ardente agitation lyonnaise, cette étape de ViaRhôna mène à Givors, puis...
23 miles • 694 ft • 0 • Loop •
6994073-VTT Croix-Rousse - Sathonay
Photos of Lyon Mountain Bike
Videos of Lyon Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| Urshag | ridden | trail | activity #104799165 | Sep 28, 2026 @ 12:25pm Sep 28, 2026 |
| Sylvqin | wishlist | trail | activity #104773054 | Sep 28, 2026 @ 3:55am Sep 28, 2026 |
| Sylvqin | wishlist | trail | activity #104427526 and 1 more | Sep 23, 2026 @ 9:38am Sep 23, 2026 |
| Sylvqin | wishlist | trail | activity #104411932 and 2 more | Sep 23, 2026 @ 4:43am Sep 23, 2026 |
| Sylvqin | wishlist | region | activity #104345391 | Sep 22, 2026 @ 5:45am Sep 22, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | C’est plus utilisable, départ dans une... | Sep 15, 2026 @ 1:50am Sep 15, 2026 | ||
| report | Oui, j'ai vu ça aussi... J'apporterai ma... | Apr 24, 2026 @ 8:42am Apr 24, 2026 | ||
| trail | Sentier vraiment technique de part les virages... | Apr 6, 2026 @ 11:20am Apr 6, 2026 | ||
| trail | Après la petite montée, le chemin... | Apr 6, 2026 @ 11:18am Apr 6, 2026 | ||
| report | Trail is not really rideable half way through. | Mar 17, 2026 @ 1:24pm Mar 17, 2026 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k52 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge66 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge7 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k52 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge63 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge7 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| WeRide | skill park | Lyon |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 98 | 58 miles | 13,816 ft | 29 miles | 1,407 ft | #2,363 | #56 | 36 | 1,167 | 4 | 14,365 | |
| E-Bike | 83 | 53 miles | 10,761 ft | 25 miles | 1,404 ft | #1,961 | #120 | 3 | 430 | 3 | 1,307 | |
| Gravel Bike | 53 | 39 miles | 2,736 ft | 14 miles | 1,407 ft | #478 | #19 | 2 | 1 | 158 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 28 | 10 miles | 951 ft | 4 miles | 1,394 ft | #1,474 | #32 | 21 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 1 mile | 636 ft | 4,800 ft | 640 ft | #479 | #16 | 9 | 1 | |||
| Horse | 4 | 9 miles | 164 ft | 3 miles | 180 ft | #492 | #17 | 3 | ||||
| Hike | 84 | 52 miles | 10,367 ft | 25 miles | 1,407 ft | #3,210 | #76 | 175 | 314 | |||
| Trail Running | 85 | 52 miles | 10,630 ft | 25 miles | 1,407 ft | #2,191 | #56 | 175 | 1,669 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 3,468 ft | 7 ft | 118 ft | 16 ft | #450 | #12 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Lyon?
Lyon has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Lyon?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Lyon are:
- Spéciale Saint Fortunat (4.1/5)
- Xyphos (4.1/5)
- DH Les Gambins-Variante (4.1/5)
- Chanelette Par Les Carrières (4.1/5)
- DH des Rapaces (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Lyon?
Check the Lyon trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Lyon?
The longest trail in Lyon is Voie Verte des Berges du Rhône at 4.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Lyon?
The best hiking trails in Lyon are:
- Allée du Parc aux Moutons
- Allée du Fleuriste
- Allée de la Tête d'Or
- Pont Kitchener-Marchand
- Allée du Lac
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Lyon?
The best trail running trails in Lyon are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Lyon?
Lyon has a total of 98 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Lyon to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Lyon?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Lyon is Chemin De La Garenne with 317 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Lyon?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Lyon is DH des Combes with 688 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Lyon?
Lyon supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, Observed Trials, ATVing/Offroading.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Lyon?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Lyon is Transverse with an average grade of 9.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Lyon?
The overall region status for Lyon is Clear / Green. Out of 69 trails:
- Clear / Green: 52
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 8
- Significant Issue / Amber: 6
- Closed: 3
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Can I ride an ebike in Lyon?
Yes, Lyon supports e-bike riding. There are 62 trails in Lyon that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Lyon?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Lyon are: View all mountain biking routes in Lyon.
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What is the highest summit in Lyon?
The highest summit in Lyon is Mont Boussuivre at 3,287 ft elevation.
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What are the top sights to see in Lyon?
There are 2 notable sights in Lyon. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Lyon.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Lyon?
The most popular Strava segments in Lyon are:
- Go Confluflu (29,820 athletes)
- Berge du Rhône (pont Wilson > Lattre) (26,200 athletes)
- Quai Ch de Gaulle le long du parc (23,258 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Lyon?
There are currently 3 closed trails in Lyon. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 52
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 8
- Significant Issue / Amber: 6
- Closed: 3
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Lyon?
Yes, there are 28 accessible/adaptive trails in Lyon. View all adaptive trails in Lyon for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Lyon?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Lyon are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Lyon?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Lyon are:
- Mont Rouge (4/5)
- Chemin du Ruisseau Saint-André (4/5)
- Mont Py vers Moulin (4/5)
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