Canal de Savières Road – Savière Canal loop from Ceyzérieu

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Canal de Savières Road – Savière Canal loop from Ceyzérieu

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Canal de Savières Road – Savière Canal loop from Ceyzérieu

02:30

42.8km

210m

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: August 26, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 37.2 km for 1.43 km

Permit required

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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10.2 km

Through a beautiful area

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A nice section on the VR17.

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14.3 km

View of the Rhône emerging from the Jura

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17.6 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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17.8 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.

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18.0 km

Savière Canal

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The canal winds from Portout to Chanaz for almost four kilometers. This peaceful and pleasant setting attracts many boaters who enjoy the gentleness of its banks.

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19.2 km

Lavours Dam

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The Lavours dam, located next to the town of the same name, crosses the Rhône. You can walk around the dam and the islands between which it extends.

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24.6 km

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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25.5 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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42.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.8 km

16.0 km

4.31 km

4.23 km

214 m

155 m

104 m

Surfaces

41.7 km

707 m

314 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 24 October

13°C

8°C

95 %

Additional weather tips

It’s set to rain on your activity. Pack a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

June 3, 2026,Savière-Kanal Runde

Bike tour with rented 3-speed bikes 🚲 (luckily it was flat 😄). Unfortunately, there was a detour which forced us to use a busy road for a few kilometers. We then ignored another detour 😎 and simply rode through the construction site. The weather cooperated ☀️ and the scenery was also very beautiful, especially in Chanaz 😊

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