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Jonage Canal – Blue Waters Lake loop from Gratte-Ciel

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Jonage Canal – Blue Waters Lake loop from Gratte-Ciel

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4.5

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Jonage Canal – Blue Waters Lake loop from Gratte-Ciel

03:49

60.2km

500m

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 18, 2026

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Site historique de Lyon

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.78 km

Jonage Canal

Highlight • River

A beautiful section of the VR17 along the canal. A good bike path and perfectly suited for touring.

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3.64 km

Le Vieux Rhône

Lake

6.25 km

Blue Waters Lake

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A little piece of nature at the water's edge, two turns of the wheel from Lyon

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8.02 km

Sculpture in the park

Highlight • Monument

9.72 km

Pilier de la traille de Neyron Sud

Ruins

12.5 km

Madonna of Mas Rillier

Highlight • Monument

Perfect climb for beginners of climbing! Not too long, but enough to get a little tired!

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43.4 km

Saint-Maurice Church in Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or

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Built between 1855 and 1876.

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44.8 km

Saône River

Highlight • River

45.9 km

Viewpoint

50.7 km

Nice view of this island which is part of the 9th arrondissement of Lyon. To the north, there are private dwellings. In the center of the island, you can distinguish the old abbey.

The island can be visited and you can even take advantage of the hostel for lunch or refreshment.

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54.7 km

Croix-Rousse Tunnel (Cycle path)

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The best tunnel of your life (in Lyon).

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60.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.5 km

25.4 km

4.96 km

3.03 km

977 m

367 m

Surfaces

49.4 km

10.2 km

360 m

313 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Tuesday 21 July

31°C

17°C

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Jonage Canal – Blue Waters Lake loop from Gratte-Ciel

Jonage Canal

Blue Waters Lake

Sculpture in the park

Madonna of Mas Rillier

Saint-Maurice Church in Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or

Saône River

View of Île Barbe

Croix-Rousse Tunnel (Cycle path)

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