The first stage of this Grande Traversée du Rhône à VTT in the heart of the Beaujolais region, and already the first climbs to get into the swing of things. From the outset, mountain bikers will be immersed in the atmosphere of the vineyards and enter the realm of wine-growing terroirs with charming, renowned crus: Morgon, Régnié and many more to come...

The mountain bike route continues through the vineyards, and once you've reached Saint-Lager, you'll gain altitude to take in Mont Brouilly and its wine-growing hillsides. Then it's on steep, steady trails that you'll climb over the Beaujolais moors, before descending to Le Perréon, the finishing village of the stage.

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.

You'll discover the green Beaujolais on trails surrounded by douglas firs, the tall pines that populate the region, before crossing the Grandes Mollières and climbing up to their eponymous "Seuil". On the way back down, Lac des Sapins gradually takes shape in front of you. After enjoying this haven of nature, head for the Col de la Croix de l'Orme via an ascent through the beautiful Saint-Appolinaire forest.

From the forest of Saint-Just-d'Avray to the first villages of the Pierres dorées, the route offers a succession of forest atmospheres, vast horizons after the Croix de Chal, and beautiful views of the Monts d'Or and the Matagrin tower. Fast descents on trails, peaceful forest paths in the rich Brou Massif and physical climbs in southern Beaujolais make up the adventure terrain of this stage of the Grande Traversée du Rhône VTT.

A mountain bike stage of gentle climbs followed by pleasant descents, as you discover the villages of the Pierres Dorées region. Superb panorama at the Col du Bansillon and view of the Monts d'Or before Bully. Ride on and enjoy this wonderful glimpse of the rich landscapes of southern Beaujolais!

A distinctive landscape, with wide-open views over the undulating vineyards and beautiful vistas of the Monts d'Or and Monts du Lyonnais, the mountain biker will find himself on the heights of Savigny in a landscape of orchards, chestnut trees and vines. You're pedaling through the land of the Coteaux du Lyonnais. Open your eyes, breathe and enjoy!

Certainly one of the most beautiful sections of the Grande Traversée du Rhône VTT, but not the easiest! After a long ascent to Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid and a triumphant passage through the undergrowth, you reach the Crêt du Châtelard after a final effort. After this, the difficulties are behind you, and all you have to do is enjoy the panoramic views over Lyon, Pilat and the Alps, and the balcony path with its beautiful boulders to reach the charming town of Yzeron.

Under the Bois de Lienne, a former hideout of maquisards during the last world war, pedal up to the medieval village of Rochefort, amidst the orchards, crops and livestock of the Monts du Lyonnais. The climbs can be tough, but there's no shortage of views over the Lyonnais basin. If you're brave enough, climb up to the Signal antenna. Your effort will be rewarded by the panoramic view.

From the heights of Saint-André-la-Côte, pedal along deciduous woodland trails, small roads and rolling lanes, amid a rural backdrop of farm hamlets. After the village of Riverie, situated on a rocky spur overlooking the Rhône valley and the Mornant plateau, plunge into the trails of the Espace Naturel Sensible de la vallée du Bozançon, enjoying views of the Pilat massif and the Monts du Lyonnais.

Technical and chaotic descents on rocky slabs, climbs on stony paths... there's no respite on this long mountain bike trail that takes you into the Pilat Regional Nature Park after crossing the Gier valley. A feast for the eyes, perhaps less so for the legs!

A downhill profile for this final off-road stage, overlooking the Rhône valley, under the eye of the Oeillon, between green hills, deciduous forests and orchards. Unleash your pedal power and reach the finish of the Grande Traversée du Rhône VTT in the vineyards of Condrieu via the legendary Jean-Jacques Rousseau trail and the banks of the Rhône.