Grand Tour des Monts d'Or
Rhône, France
Loop trail in Rhône, France. Hiking.
- Distance
- 18.9 mi (30.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,425 ft (1,044 m)
- Est. Time
- 7 hr 50 min
- High point
- 1,532 ft (467 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Château du Plantin 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from start
- Peak: Croix Rampau 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Moulin de Poleymieux 7 mi (11.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Caborne des Grandes Oreilles 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from start
- Shelter 7.2 mi (11.7 km) from start
- Drinking water: Lucien Brun 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from start
- Peak: Le Crêt d'Albigny 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Belvédère de la madone 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from start
- Shelter 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from start
- Shelter 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from start
- Shelter 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from start
- Shelter 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from start
- Shelter 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 14.9 mi (24 km) from start
- Viewpoint 15 mi (24.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Château de Saint-Cyr 15 mi (24.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Tour du château de Saint-Cyr 15.1 mi (24.2 km) from start
- Attraction: Cabane Pointue 16.1 mi (25.9 km) from start
- Attraction: Ferme caprine de l'Hermitage 18.4 mi (29.6 km) from start
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Questions about Grand Tour des Monts d'Or
How long is Grand Tour des Monts d'Or?
Grand Tour des Monts d'Or is 18.9 mi (30.4 km) long. Most people take about 7 hr 50 min. It climbs 3,425 ft (1,044 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,532 ft (467 m).
How hard is Grand Tour des Monts d'Or?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Grand Tour des Monts d'Or?
Parking at the start.
Are there water and toilets on Grand Tour des Monts d'Or?
Drinking water on the way at 8.8 mi (14.2 km), 9.2 mi (14.9 km), 14.9 mi (23.9 km), 15 mi (24.2 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 8.6 mi (13.8 km), 8.8 mi (14.2 km), 12.4 mi (20 km).
Is Grand Tour des Monts d'Or shaded?
Partly shaded (59% under trees).
What can you do on Grand Tour des Monts d'Or?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Grand Tour des Monts d'Or?
La Pièce du Boucher, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Petit Casino, 0.3 mi (0.5 km).
Is this a good week for Grand Tour des Monts d'Or?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Tour intérieur des Monts d'Or Rhône · Expert · 16.4 mi (26.3 km)
- Sentier des Tuileries Rhône · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
- Chemin de la Réserve Rhône · Moderate · 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
- Chemin de Narcel Rhône · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.7 km)
- Chemin de la Garenne Rhône · Moderate · 1.2 mi (1.9 km)
- Chemin de la Ronce Rhône · Hard · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Sentier du David Rhône · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap