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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Jonage Canal and Grand Large – Le Grand Large loop from Foch

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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Jonage Canal and Grand Large – Le Grand Large loop from Foch

Moderate

4.6

(36)

306

riders

Jonage Canal and Grand Large – Le Grand Large loop from Foch

04:30

76.7km

210m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 24.3 km for 53 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.17 km

Golden Gate of Parc de la Tête d'Or

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Entrance to golden gate

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17.1 km

Canal de Miribel

Lake

3

24.2 km

Jons Road Bridge

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Intersection of the Miribel and Jonage Canals. Nice view of the dam.

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37.5 km

Le gravier isard

Forest

40.3 km

Pilier de la traille de Neyron Sud

Ruins

6

43.2 km

Miribel ford

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Often submerged during heavy rains

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7

60.4 km

The open sea

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As if it were a lake!

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8

60.7 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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9

62.8 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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10

64.2 km

Nelson Mandela Footbridge

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A beautiful footbridge leads to the towpath. From there, it's a long, straight stretch to the Herbens Bridge. A pleasant walk in good weather.

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11

72.5 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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76.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.6 km

14.2 km

7.35 km

5.40 km

1.21 km

Surfaces

32.6 km

25.3 km

11.1 km

7.55 km

130 m

< 100 m

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Friday 19 June

37°C

20°C

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Comments

August 8, 2024,[Grvl #46] Sur les chemins blancs, jusqu'au Pont de Jons
To be classified in the category: 3% trails, 40% paths and 43% cycle paths .....
Always have a plan B, no train, so it's a "gravel pit" to the Pont de Jons, starting from Perrache: Banks of the Rhone, Passerelle de la Paix then gravel paths ..... it allows for a nice pedaling session along the Miribel canal ..... to …

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Having a Gravel and not having gone to ride along the canals of the Rhône, the Grand Large and the Grand Parc de Miribel, you missed your life as a cyclist.... it's a bit like with the Rollex:- )
From the west of Lyon, via the soft mode tunnel, it is banks of the Rhône then direction Cusset and the …

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Mmm! Yum-yum! To be classified in the 24% asphalt, 6% tarmac category 😮.... So there are 70% gravel sections .... with beautiful easy singles (signposted MTB in the Grand-Parc) 💪🏼As every time I take a track @David I am not disappointed 😍 ..... There are tons of tracks in the area, this one takes you to the Lac de la …

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Lots of big puddles on the northern part. To be repeated in drier weather! Apart from that, a nice route that rolls well apart from the little detour via Mas Rillier. Nice single track uphill in this area

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