Lake Nantua – View of Lake Nantua loop from Nantua

Lake Nantua – View of Lake Nantua loop from Nantua

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Lake Nantua – View of Lake Nantua loop from Nantua

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33.0km

360m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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After 66 m for 105 m

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118 m

Lac de Nantua

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Beautiful lake for swimming

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399 m

Lake Nantua

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This glacial lake backed by limestone cliffs is sometimes sapphire and sometimes emerald in color - Alexandre Dumas wrote in his book Impression de voyage in 1834: “This pretty little …

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1.14 km

View of the Colonne de Nantua

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View of the Nantua column from the lake

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1.54 km

View of Lake Nantua

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2.66 km

Lake Nantua

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The Lac de Nantua is a superb body of water of 141 hectares. In the heart of the Jura, it offers an ideal setting for practicing a multitude of sports. It is even possible to swim in its waters.

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9.77 km

Bief du Valey

Lake

26.1 km

Saint Martin Church

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In Saint-Martin-du-Frêne, built between 1868 and 1873.

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29.5 km

Camping at Lake Nantua

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Perfect for an overnight stop for bike packing trips. The location is excellent, right by the lake. There are beautiful landscapes and it is close to the shops and restaurants of the village.

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31.2 km

Lac de Nantua

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Lake Nantua is of glacial origin and is 141 hectares. The limestone cliffs offer a magnificent contrast with the emerald or sapphire water, depending on the day. Alexandre Dumas described …

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