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View of the Saut du Rhône – View of Vertrieu castle loop from La Source

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View of the Saut du Rhône – View of Vertrieu castle loop from La Source

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4.3

(14)

105

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View of the Saut du Rhône – View of Vertrieu castle loop from La Source

03:30

60.7km

230m

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: June 20, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 32.7 km for 13 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.30 km

Old lock

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Memories of the time when the Rhone was still navigable.

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3.24 km

View of the Saut du Rhône

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Some agitations of the Rhone at the passage of the Isle de la Serre where one can also go kayaking there.

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7.07 km

View of Vertrieu castle

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Pretty views from the other bank of the Rhône, on the Via Rhôna.

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11.0 km

ViaRhôna — Groslée to La Balme (section)

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ViaRhôna 7: Groslée - La Balme. This section of the ViaRhôna is mainly on a path with some hard gravel sections. The views are really nice as you ride next to fields with mountain views.

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13.5 km

La Balme Caves

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In the caves of La Balme one can look back on a long history: Various archaeological finds indicate that the caves were already inhabited by people at the end of …

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23.5 km

Hières-sur-Amby village

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The origins of Hières-sur-Amby, like so many towns in this region, can be found in the Gallo-Roman period. This is evidenced, among other things, by an archaeological excavation site on …

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30.9 km

Étang du Peillard

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Discover here a pretty little pond with a beautiful diversity of dragonflies.

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53.7 km

Sainte-Madeleine Church of Saint-Sorlin-en-Bugey

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Saint-Sorlin-en-Bugey, a typical old village, which deserves to leave the cycle paths of the valley to enjoy a beautiful view from the forecourt of the church.

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60.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.7 km

15.8 km

9.74 km

3.31 km

2.21 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

54.5 km

4.11 km

2.09 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 13 July

37°C

22°C

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View of the Saut du Rhône – View of Vertrieu castle loop from La Source

Old lock

View of the Saut du Rhône

View of Vertrieu castle

ViaRhôna — Groslée to La Balme (section)

La Balme Caves

Hières-sur-Amby village

Étang du Peillard

Sainte-Madeleine Church of Saint-Sorlin-en-Bugey

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