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Culoz station – Cerveyrieu Waterfall loop from Vieu

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Culoz station – Cerveyrieu Waterfall loop from Vieu

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Culoz station – Cerveyrieu Waterfall loop from Vieu

05:30

70.7km

1,950m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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: June 22, 2026

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After 12.2 km for 19.7 km

Closed: • November-April

After 42.2 km for 3.17 km

Closed: • October(End)-April(Beginning) (otherwise open)

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2.11 km

Landschaft bei Artemare

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Beautiful rocky landscape near Artemare, unfortunately the road with a bit more traffic.

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9.24 km

Culoz station

Highlight • Rest Area

Culoz station is served daily by numerous regional trains (TER) from the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It marks the arrival point of the Grandes Traversées du Jura (Great Crossings of the Jura).

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11.7 km

Lacets de Culoz (Grand Colombier)

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the GRAND COLOMBIER pass is special (it is hot on the way up and the descents are cool) to make especially 4 climbs with surprising slopes.

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27.8 km

Col du Grand Colombier

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This pass, just over 1,500 meters high, is truly wonderful in every respect. The ascent is via small roads with very little traffic, but with many great views – the …

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41.1 km

Brenaz – Northern Gateway to Le Grand Colombier

Highlight • Settlement

If you want to go to Colombier from the north, you will pass here. Alternatively, you can go from the south via Culoz. Both routes are beautiful

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59.9 km

Lochieu Wash Fountain

Highlight • Structure

A lovely pool of water in Lochieu. A perfect place to cool off if you're planning to cycle up to the Grand Colombier.

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67.3 km

Doue Fountain

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69.4 km

Cerveyrieu Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

After passing through an impressive canyon, you have before you the largest waterfall in the Ain department. With its 60 meters high, it fascinates.

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70.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.9 km

5.27 km

2.10 km

1.94 km

314 m

205 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

62.5 km

7.77 km

518 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,490 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

34°C

18°C

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Culoz station – Cerveyrieu Waterfall loop from Vieu

Landschaft bei Artemare

Culoz station

Lacets de Culoz (Grand Colombier)

Col du Grand Colombier

Brenaz – Northern Gateway to Le Grand Colombier

Lochieu Wash Fountain

Doue Fountain

Cerveyrieu Waterfall

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