What is the elevation gain of the SaintéLyon?

The Monts du Lyonnais in the dead of night

The Monts du Lyonnais in the dead of night

The elevation gain of the SaintéLyon is around 2,000 mD+ over roughly 80 km, from Saint-Étienne to Lyon. The route changes every winter: 1,950 mD+ announced in 2025, 2,500 mD+ listed for 2026. The climbs are concentrated in the Monts du Lyonnais. A lighter version of the SaintéLyon, the SaintExpress covers 46 km with 1,200 mD+.