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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Gex
Pougny

Russin – Border Crossing loop from Pougny-Chancy

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Gex
Pougny

Russin – Border Crossing loop from Pougny-Chancy

Moderate

4.7

(3)

33

riders

Russin – Border Crossing loop from Pougny-Chancy

02:34

38.0km

450m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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 12, 2025

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Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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299 m

Pougny–Chancy Bridge

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Bridge marking the border between Switzerland and France. It is the last brigde on the river Rhône in Switzerland

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2

7.63 km

This complex is ideally located on the banks of the Rhône, a veritable plant artery and a vital vein for migratory waterbirds. This set of exceptional natural environments on the …

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8.09 km

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4

10.4 km

Russin

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Russin is mentioned for the first time in historical texts around 1100. Today, it is a village in the canton of Geneva with 550 inhabitants. The town has a railway …

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21.9 km

16% Incline

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The gradient is borderline for bio-bike with luggage, especially since the ground is rough and loose

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22.3 km

Border

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The border between Switzerland and France lies invisibly on a steep forest path (in the direction of France upwards).

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22.3 km

Border Crossing

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8

27.7 km

View of the Vuache

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9

28.3 km

Vulbens

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Vulbens is a small town of 1,500 inhabitants located at the foot of Mont Vuache. There are a few shops, a bakery and a cheese dairy. Everything you need to regain your strength before getting back in the saddle!

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38.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

12.5 km

2.60 km

930 m

870 m

172 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.3 km

8.25 km

3.13 km

170 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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