Le Perréon / Grandris
Short but steady, this stage of the GTR by mountain bike, lightened by descents and restorative flats, reaches the Col de la Croix de Montmain. You leave the vineyards behind and enter the Pyramide forest. The descent after the pass offers fine views. After a short effort, you reach the village of Grandris, where you can enjoy the panoramic views from the top of the village.
The cycle route
The stage begins with a long 8 km ascent to the Col de la Croix de Montmain (approx. 600 m D+) via vineyard paths and then forest trails. This is followed by a 7 km descent to Moulin Dascut and the Azergues river, before reaching Grandris by a final short climb (100 meters D+).
Points to watch:
- Crossing the D49 at Sotison
Crossing the D385 after Moulin Dascut
Gradients and elevation
Don't miss
- Musée des vieilles mécaniques (Saint-Cyr-le-Chatoux)
- Lamure-sur-Azergues Bike Park
- Vaux-en-Beaujolais (or Clochemerle): picturesque village, musical theater and trompe l'oeil fresco (wall of the tourist office)
- Gabriel Chevallier Museum
- Pyramid forest
- Viewpoint over the Azergues valley and Beaujolais region
Trains and transport on the route
Trains & stations
Lamure-sur-Azergue station (2 km from Meyrolles): lines to Nevers and Paray-le-Monial.