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5,194 ft
Distance
47 ft
Climb
-247 ft
Descent
00:07:53
Avg time
-198 ft
Altitude change
1,411 ft
Altitude min
1,628 ft
Altitude max
1,626 ft
Altitude start
1,427 ft
Altitude end
-3.8%
Grade
-22.5%
Grade max
10.7%
Grade min
1,188 ft
Distance climb
3,219 ft
Distance down
551 ft
Distance flat
00:07:53
Avg time

Xyphos Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Les Monts d'Or
    Lyon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #26951 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #108448 in E-Biking
    • #140980 in Trail Running
    • #410287 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,580 in Mountain Biking · France [+]
    • #7,990 in E-Biking
    • #4,077 in Trail Running
    • #15,047 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Single rapide avec quelques petits passages techniques permettant de contourner le chemin principal qui est sans intérêt.

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  • 21 miles avg distance
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  • 23 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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Xyphos Trail Reports

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Apr 26, 2026 @ 9:52pm (Europe/Paris)
Apr 26, 2026
 Beaucoup de végétation, ça ne va pas tarder à ne plus passer… (ronces…)
Mar 5, 2026 @ 12:09pm (Europe/Monaco)
Mar 5, 2026
Feb 27, 2026 @ 4:14pm (Europe/Paris)
Feb 27, 2026
 ca passe bien mais ça va vite repousser, entretien à réaliser rapidement
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on Apr 26, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      ThomasSZg24H
      quasiment inroulable, chemin très peu large, ronce de partout

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Xyphos located?
      Xyphos is located in Les Monts d'Or, Lyon, France. It is part of the Les Monts d'Or trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.84989, 4.80765.
      ▼ How hard is Xyphos?
      Xyphos is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Xyphos?
      Xyphos has 47 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 247 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,411 ft to 1,628 ft.
      ▼ Is Xyphos a point to point trail?
      Xyphos is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Xyphos?
      Xyphos is 5,194 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Xyphos?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Xyphos. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Xyphos?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Xyphos are:
      • March (8 activities)
      • April (3 activities)
      • September (3 activities)
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      ▼ How long does it take to ride Xyphos?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Xyphos. The trail is 5,194 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Xyphos?
      Xyphos is a very popular trail. There have been 45 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 45 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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