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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Virieu-Le-Grand

Canal de Savières Road – Groslée Bridge loop from Virieu-le-Grand - Belley

Bike touring routes & trails

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Virieu-Le-Grand

Canal de Savières Road – Groslée Bridge loop from Virieu-le-Grand - Belley

Hard

4.7

(52)

415

riders

Canal de Savières Road – Groslée Bridge loop from Virieu-le-Grand - Belley

07:34

124km

840m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: July 21, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 25 m for 6 m

After 34.1 km for 33 m

After 124 km for 6 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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14.9 km

ViaRhôna Cycle Path

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Tar or gravel, the Via Rhôna is also called EuroVelo 17, for a length of 1100km.

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2

15.5 km

View of the ViaRhôna and Rhône Canal

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ViaRhôna runs along here and over the Rhône Lateral Canal. The cycle path and the views are very beautiful.

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3

33.7 km

Canal de Savières Road

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Along the Via Rhôna, take the time to enjoy the pretty little village of Chanaz.

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4

34.0 km

Chanaz – Savoy's Little Venice

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Chanaz is a historic and atypical village on the banks of the Rhône where many craftsmen have created their workshops and shops, making the place very lively.

Activities are also …

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5

40.6 km

Lake Lit au Roi

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Lit au Roi Lake borders the commune of Massigneu-de-Rives. It lies on the border between Ain, Savoie, and Haute-Savoie. It's an excellent place to stop, picnic, and enjoy the lakeside during the summer.

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42.0 km

ViaRhôna Cycle Path Along the Rhône Canal Near Belley

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It is a beautiful section of the via rhôna which follows the Canal de Dérivation du Rhône, briefly separating from the Rhône.

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7

52.3 km

Virignin-La Balme Footbridge

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I know there is already a highlight with that name. However, the GPS signal sometimes leads over the water and does not hit the exact position. I hope that it …

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67.0 km

Beach

Beach

80.8 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

10

81.8 km

Groslée Bridge

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Bridge over Rhône which allows to pass from Ain to Isère, placed on Via Rhôna

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124 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.7 km

57.6 km

2.36 km

1.65 km

201 m

107 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

115 km

8.42 km

423 m

240 m

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Tuesday 21 July

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Comments

May 18, 2022,From Morestel to Massignieu-de-Rives

took a rest day in a campsite in Morestel; just relaxed and read a lot
this leg of the trail was pretty
loved cycling by all the small villages and huge mountains
extra sunny day

May 27, 2024,240527 🇫🇷 VIA-RHONA 🌻 Chanaz ➡️ 75km ➡️ Montagnieu ⬆️⬇️ 330m 🌻

VIARHONA - Tour 05
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Chanaz (FR) - Montagnieu (FR)
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