Lac de Nantua – Lake Nantua loop from Samognat

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Lac de Nantua – Lake Nantua loop from Samognat

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Lac de Nantua – Lake Nantua loop from Samognat

02:03

31.9km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

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After 15.6 km for 339 m

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13.7 km

Lac de Nantua

Highlight • Lake

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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15.7 km

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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16.0 km

The Monument des Deportés

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Memorial to the victims of deportation.

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16.3 km

Cycle path along Lake Nantua

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Beautiful path, probably busier when the weather is nice. If I read it correctly, the small road should be closed on weekends.

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18.0 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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18.8 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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