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Porcieu-Amblagnieu

Sault-Brénaz Dam – Whitewater course loop from La Source

Hard

5.0

(3)

39

riders

Sault-Brénaz Dam – Whitewater course loop from La Source

04:02

58.6km

1,060m

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: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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14.9 km

Col de Portes

Mountain Pass

2

27.7 km

View of Innimond and its church

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Beautiful road with beautiful asphalt with a beautiful view of the village and the mountains in the background

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3

29.4 km

View of the Tourbière de Cerin

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Viewpoint from the road to Innimont on the Cerin peat bog.

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4

44.7 km

View of the Bugey Vineyards

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Beautiful view of the hillsides of Bugey at the foot of the Jura

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5

49.1 km

Saint-Pierre Church

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6

55.1 km

Sault-Brénaz Dam

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The Sault-Brénaz dam (also called Villebois dam or Sault-Brénaz facility) is an important hydroelectric infrastructure located on the Rhône River. It lies on the border between the departments of Ain and Isère, mainly near the communes of Sault-Brénaz and Villebois.

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55.3 km

Villebois Dam

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Pleasant crossing point to cross the island and change sides of the Rhone.

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55.8 km

Whitewater course

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When the weather is nice, you can sit on a bench and watch the athletes.

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9

56.3 km

Old lock

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Memories of the time when the Rhone was still navigable.

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58.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.2 km

6.64 km

1.33 km

459 m

Surfaces

54.0 km

4.19 km

459 m

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