Jonage Canal and Grand Large – Le Grand Large loop from Charpennes - Charles Hernu (Ligne B)

Jonage Canal and Grand Large – Le Grand Large loop from Charpennes - Charles Hernu (Ligne B)

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Jonage Canal and Grand Large – Le Grand Large loop from Charpennes - Charles Hernu (Ligne B)

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79.2km

390m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.72 km

Jonage Canal

Highlight • River

A beautiful section of the VR17 along the canal. A good bike path and perfectly suited for touring.

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11.2 km

The Pier

Highlight • Other

Very beautiful view of the lake with its sailboats.

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14.0 km

Bassin Marceau

Lake

43.4 km

Bois de la Garenne

Forest

52.4 km

Bois des Franchises

Forest

64.1 km

Jonage Dam

Highlight • Monument

This 154 meter long dam is made of dressed stone. It was built at the end of the 19th century. Today it plays a major role in preserving the environment of the large park of Miribel-Jonage.

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67.6 km

The open sea

Highlight • Other

Nice view!

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67.6 km

Herbens Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Tour of the Allivoz lake

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67.9 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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70.0 km

Le Grand Large

Highlight • Lake

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

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71.4 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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79.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.7 km

14.4 km

13.3 km

5.82 km

984 m

147 m

Surfaces

28.0 km

24.5 km

21.0 km

5.41 km

213 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Thursday 15 October

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12°C

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

July 29, 2025,[Grvl #2546] Au delà de Saint-Exupéry

It's once again a trace of @David that inspires me to go and put my wheels beyond St-Ex.🤩 Escaping Lyon to the Jons bridge is a classic, the stroll that follows is an alternation of farm tracks that gently shake the bike and the man (alluvial gravel) and shaded paths in well-maintained woods😃. A short passage at the Croix de …

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