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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Métropole de Lyon
Villeurbanne

Le Grand Large – Jonage Canal and Grand Large loop from Laurent Bonnevay - Astroballe

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Métropole de Lyon
Villeurbanne

Le Grand Large – Jonage Canal and Grand Large loop from Laurent Bonnevay - Astroballe

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4.5

(120)

904

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Le Grand Large – Jonage Canal and Grand Large loop from Laurent Bonnevay - Astroballe

06:15

103km

500m

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: June 19, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 47.1 km for 306 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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4.62 km

Nelson Mandela Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

A beautiful footbridge leads to the towpath. From there, it's a long, straight stretch to the Herbens Bridge. A pleasant walk in good weather.

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2

6.01 km

Le Grand Large

Highlight • Lake

Flat bike path along the reservoir. Unfortunately, the scenery is a bit boring.

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3

11.1 km

Lac d'Emprunt

Highlight • Lake

ideal for a swimming break in hot weather!

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4

30.4 km

Ain/Rhône confluence

Highlight • Other

Small beaches, great view

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63.2 km

Hières-sur-Amby village

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The origins of Hières-sur-Amby, like so many towns in this region, can be found in the Gallo-Roman period. This is evidenced, among other things, by an archaeological excavation site on …

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90.5 km

Gravel along the Canal de Jonage

Highlight (Segment) • Other

partly in the shade, fine gravel

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95.2 km

Jonage Canal and Grand Large

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

An excellent gravel trail that runs along the Grand-Large reservoir. The towpath is part of the Via Rhôna.

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103 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.9 km

31.4 km

22.7 km

10.3 km

450 m

137 m

Surfaces

60.0 km

30.1 km

11.3 km

1.55 km

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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26°C

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Comments

July 16, 2023,Via Rhôna 2023-6: Von Saint-Vulbas nach Lyon
The day was spoiled a bit by my right pedal, which tore out. Instead of a thread there was only a bolt 😬. Then just clip the left pedal with a cable tie and only do the remaining 42 km with your left hand. Let's see what my leg thinks about it... 😳

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The day begins with light rain. We sit it out over breakfast and look for accommodation for this evening. As announced by @Kermit, this search turns out to be difficult.
As we set off a little late, we need some more small rain gear! How lovely!
We ride along the Rhone on a damp, compacted sandy path. Pleasant to ride …

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Along the via Rhône. Be careful, no markings between Jons and Loyettes and passages in very stony paths.

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I made it before the heavy rain! In just under three and a half hours straight, with only two short breaks for drinks, which also offered alternative routes to train stations. There are no photos, but the route was still beautiful. Unfortunately, the many figs on the bushes had to be left hanging for the next cyclist. It's a shame, …

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