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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Métropole de Lyon
Vaulx-En-Velin

Le Grand Large – Jonage Canal and Grand Large loop from Vaulx-en-Velin - La Soie

Routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Métropole de Lyon
Vaulx-En-Velin

Le Grand Large – Jonage Canal and Grand Large loop from Vaulx-en-Velin - La Soie

Moderate

4.5

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23

riders

Le Grand Large – Jonage Canal and Grand Large loop from Vaulx-en-Velin - La Soie

03:27

66.3km

300m

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: August 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 16.2 km for 53 m

After 21.6 km for 237 m

After 49.6 km for 53 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.51 km

Nelson Mandela Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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2

4.89 km

Le Grand Large

Highlight • Lake

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

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3

6.22 km

Jonage Canal and Grand Large

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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

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4

7.24 km

The open sea

Highlight • Other

Nice view!

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5

16.3 km

Jons Road Bridge

Highlight • Other

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

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6

32.2 km

Medieval town of Pérouges

Highlight • Historical Site

The 15th century Ste Marie Madeleine church-fortress is a listed historical monument. Walkway, loopholes, ramparts, all make this a church almost unique in France. Its exceptional acoustic qualities make it …

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7

60.7 km

Panorama of Le Grand Large

Highlight • Lake

Take a break at the edge of this 160-hectare body of water and admire the yachts and boats. A quiet place to enjoy the lake and relax on your walk.

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8

62.1 km

The Pier

Highlight • Other

Very beautiful view of the lake with its sailboats.

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B

66.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.1 km

22.7 km

7.16 km

5.24 km

659 m

329 m

149 m

Surfaces

26.3 km

23.6 km

12.8 km

3.19 km

332 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Monday 12 October

20°C

8°C

30 %

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