Couzon Dam – Couzon Dam loop from Rive-de-Gier

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Couzon Dam – Couzon Dam loop from Rive-de-Gier

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5.0

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Couzon Dam – Couzon Dam loop from Rive-de-Gier

02:54

32.1km

710m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 42 m for 4 m

After 32.1 km for 4 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.5 km

Couzon Dam

Highlight • Structure

Built in 1787, it is one of the oldest dams in France! The lake it creates is a pleasant circuit for running.

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16.6 km

Couzon Dam

Highlight • Monument

Built in 1787, it is one of the oldest dams in France! The lake it creates is a pleasant place for a walk.

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32.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

8.28 km

7.82 km

2.98 km

396 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

12.1 km

3.93 km

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

13°C

9°C

98 %

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Comments

January 26, 2025,Sortie à vélo

The passage to the dam no longer exists, there is a gap of 1.50 m to cross.

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