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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Nantua
Oyonnax

Lake Genin – Lake Nantua loop from Oyonnax

Hard

4.8

(5)

43

riders

Lake Genin – Lake Nantua loop from Oyonnax

03:18

46.7km

790m

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: May 14, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 28.3 km for 160 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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7.25 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

2

10.7 km

Lake Genin

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Nicknamed "the little Canada of Haut-Bugey", this mountain lake, with its alpine fir trees and turquoise waters, is an excellent mid-course break.

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3

26.5 km

Lac de Nantua

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Beautiful lake for swimming

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4

26.8 km

Lake Nantua

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This glacial lake backed by limestone cliffs is sometimes sapphire and sometimes emerald in color - Alexandre Dumas wrote in his book Impression de voyage in 1834: “This pretty little …

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5

27.0 km

The Monument des Deportés

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Memorial to the victims of deportation.

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6

27.9 km

View of Lake Nantua

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7

28.3 km

View of the Colonne de Nantua

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View of the Nantua column from the lake

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8

28.5 km

Cycle path along Lake Nantua

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Beautiful path, probably busier when the weather is nice. If I read it correctly, the small road should be closed on weekends.

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9

31.6 km

Camping at Lake Nantua

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Perfect for an overnight stop for bike packing trips. The location is excellent, right by the lake. There are beautiful landscapes and it is close to the shops and restaurants of the village.

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46.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.7 km

13.9 km

9.00 km

1.02 km

622 m

433 m

Surfaces

33.8 km

11.7 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (960 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

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