Rochette Pass – Culoz loop from Belley

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Rochette Pass – Culoz loop from Belley

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Rochette Pass – Culoz loop from Belley

06:34

111km

2,740m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 66.7 km for 24.1 km

Closed: • November-April

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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18.0 km

Formentiaz Orientation Table and View

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Orientation table which overlooks a beautiful viewpoint, accessible during the ascent of the Col de Ballon.

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33.6 km

Viewpoint on the Charabotte waterfall

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Beautiful waterfall. You can reach the top of the waterfall via a footpath. Beautiful view over the rock formations and the valley

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34.5 km

Golet du Thioux

Mountain Pass

40.9 km

Passage de la Pierre Taillée

Mountain Pass

43.0 km

Rochette Pass

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Nice climb that is uncrowded.

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75.1 km

Col du Grand Colombier

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This pass, just over 1,500 meters high, is truly wonderful in every respect. The ascent is via small roads with very little traffic, but with many great views – the …

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87.9 km

Viewpoint

91.2 km

Belle vue

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View towards the vineyards and Culoz below.

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92.3 km

Culoz

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Located at the foot of the Grand Colombier and on the banks of the Rhône, Culoz has great historical wealth. Its first inhabitants populated it in 7600 BC, before passing …

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92.8 km

Montveran Castle

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Look up to see the castle

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100 km

Sculptures of Vongnes

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In the village of Vongnes, there are magnificent sculptures in the green and flowery park.

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111 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

101 km

5.84 km

3.69 km

1.36 km

Surfaces

108 km

3.77 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,490 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 16 October

17°C

12°C

59 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

May 1, 2025,L’Aindinoise-Grand Colombier : Grand Parcours

Official route of the "L’Aindinoise-Grand Colombier" cyclosportive (Grand Parcours version), a magnificent route, filled with beautiful roads and isolated landscapes ❤️
However, be careful of the climb to the Col du Grand Colombier from Virieu-le-Petit; it's pure madness: the most difficult climb I've ever done!!!
Better to be very well prepared.
Incredible ride! ⛰️

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July 9, 2025,Cols et Grand Colombier 🥵 dans l'Ain

The first 15 km are a roller coaster (it's not my favorite terrain). Then, in Virieu, the road climbs to the Col du Ballon (the summit is wedged between two small rocky ridges). I turn around to continue north on this tour. The roads are generally not very busy with motorized traffic, and there aren't many bikes either. These are …

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