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: March 30, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 90.4 km for 108 m

After 93.3 km for 104 m

After 119 km for 53 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.2 km

Beach

74.1 km

The open sea

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As if it were a lake!

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77.1 km

Mallard Promenade — Blue Waters Lake

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The Promenade des Colverts offers superb views of the blue water lake and its small islands. This place is very popular with the people of Lyon.

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79.6 km

Blue Waters Lake

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A little piece of nature at the water's edge, two turns of the wheel from Lyon

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81.3 km

Miribel Park Walk

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Bicycle highway to go to Miribel. Not very bucolic though

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83.6 km

Le Vieux Rhône

Lake

84.4 km

Jonage Canal

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A beautiful section of the VR17 along the canal. A good bike path and perfectly suited for touring.

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93.3 km

Galeries souterraines de la balme Saint-Clair

Archaeological Site

98.2 km

Feyssine Park

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Located 10 minutes from the center of Lyon, the Parc de la Feyssine extends over more than 40 hectares. The park runs along the banks of the Rhône. It is …

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108 km

Le Grand Large

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Flat bike path along the reservoir. Unfortunately, the scenery is a bit boring.

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109 km

Jonage Canal and Grand Large

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An excellent gravel trail that runs along the Grand-Large reservoir. The towpath is part of the Via Rhôna.

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127 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.9 km

37.8 km

25.3 km

6.17 km

681 m

670 m

164 m

Surfaces

49.7 km

34.3 km

21.9 km

19.8 km

717 m

140 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Saturday 18 April

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36 %

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