Canal de Savières Road – Savière Canal loop from Albens

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Canal de Savières Road – Savière Canal loop from Albens

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Canal de Savières Road – Savière Canal loop from Albens

05:42

92.5km

800m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 44.6 km for 33 m

After 44.8 km for 33 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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41.0 km

View of the Rhône emerging from the Jura

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44.3 km

Canal de Savières Road

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Along the Via Rhôna, take the time to enjoy the pretty little village of Chanaz.

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44.6 km

Chanaz – Savoy's Little Venice

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Chanaz is a historic and atypical village on the banks of the Rhône where many craftsmen have created their workshops and shops, making the place very lively.

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44.7 km

Savière Canal

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The canal winds from Portout to Chanaz for almost four kilometers. This peaceful and pleasant setting attracts many boaters who enjoy the gentleness of its banks.

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54.7 km

Jongieux Vineyards Crossing

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The road winds through the vineyards of Jongieux, located between the Rhône and Lac du Bourget.

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64.2 km

View of Lake Bourget

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Great lake view with mountains, start of the Tunnel du Chat for cyclists.

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67.6 km

Lake Bourget

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The largest lake in France. Cycle path to Aix-Les-Bains and Bourget-Du-Lac.

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73.0 km

Lovely view of Lake Bourget

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The golden reedbeds in the foreground, the blue lake, and the mountains in the background... it is a very photogenic panorama that is offered to you on this portion of Lac du Bourget.

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