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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Saint-Claude
La Pesse

La borne au lion – La Roche Fauconnière loop from La Pesse

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Saint-Claude
La Pesse

La borne au lion – La Roche Fauconnière loop from La Pesse

Hard

14

riders

La borne au lion – La Roche Fauconnière loop from La Pesse

02:14

27.2km

590m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1.46 km

La Pesse

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A Jura village that offers a glimpse into the beautiful range of landscapes that surround it, including forests, meadows and cliffs.

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5.62 km

la borne au lion

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This stone not only offers superb views over the Crêt de Chalam sector, but it also marks a historic boundary. Originally it marked the border between the kingdoms of France, …

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5.70 km

The place is ideal for a picnic and to enjoy the view of the high Jura range.

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13.3 km

La Roche Fauconnière

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The promontory offers a sublime panorama of the Roche Fauconnière cirque. The site has been classified as a “sensitive natural area” since 1936. The 150 meter high cliff dominates the Semine valley and faces the Orvaz valley.

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14.9 km

Viewpoint of Roche Fauconnière

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The Combe d'Orvaz or Roche Fauconnière is a cirque located in the high limestone plateaus of Haut-Bugey

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17.1 km

Giron

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Nestled in pastures at an altitude of 1,000 meters, Giron is the highest (and sunniest!) village in the Ain. Welcoming, with breathtaking views, it is ideal for an overnight stop.

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17.1 km

Le Relais Nordique

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27.2 km

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Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.7 km

7.84 km

766 m

Surfaces

17.4 km

7.72 km

1.46 km

355 m

226 m

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Highest point (1,310 m)

Lowest point (1,000 m)

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Monday 18 May

11°C

2°C

58 %

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