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Col de Fay – La Balme Caves loop from Lagnieu

Col de Fay – La Balme Caves loop from Lagnieu

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Col de Fay – La Balme Caves loop from Lagnieu

04:11

55.5km

1,070m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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 20, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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7.61 km

Col de Fay

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Nice flexible rise in postcard decorations.

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9.33 km

View of the Vallée Bleue

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View of the Blue Valley of Montalieu-Vercieu during the descent from the Col de Fay.

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24.1 km

Start of the Col de Portes from Serrières-de-Briord

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Sign for the start of the Col de Portes starting from Serrières-de-Briord, with indications of altitude, difference in altitude, average slope...

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31.4 km

Fields of 🌻

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39.4 km

Étang de la Bryne

Lake

45.8 km

Étang d'Amblérieu

Lake

48.8 km

La Balme Caves

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In the caves of La Balme one can look back on a long history: Various archaeological finds indicate that the caves were already inhabited by people at the end of …

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49.7 km

ViaRhôna — Groslée to La Balme (section)

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ViaRhôna 7: Groslée - La Balme. This section of the ViaRhôna is mainly on a path with some hard gravel sections. The views are really nice as you ride next to fields with mountain views.

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55.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.1 km

21.1 km

3.70 km

3.59 km

420 m

Surfaces

24.6 km

23.0 km

4.47 km

2.69 km

787 m

Elevation

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Highest point (670 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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Col de Fay – La Balme Caves loop from Lagnieu

Col de Fay

View of the Vallée Bleue

Start of the Col de Portes from Serrières-de-Briord

Fields of 🌻

La Balme Caves

ViaRhôna — Groslée to La Balme (section)

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