Savière Canal – Groslée Bridge loop from Virieu-le-Grand - Belley

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Savière Canal – Groslée Bridge loop from Virieu-le-Grand - Belley

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Savière Canal – Groslée Bridge loop from Virieu-le-Grand - Belley

07:06

121km

650m

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 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 103 km for 78 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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18.7 km

View of the Rhône emerging from the Jura

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22.0 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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28.5 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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29.5 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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30.1 km

ViaRhôna Cycle Path

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Tar or gravel, the Via Rhôna is also called EuroVelo 17, for a length of 1100km.

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30.2 km

ViaRhôna Cycle Path Along the Rhône Canal Near Belley

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It is a beautiful section of the via rhôna which follows the Canal de Dérivation du Rhône, briefly separating from the Rhône.

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41.2 km

ViaRhôna Cycle Path Along the Rhône Near Brens

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A perfect representation of the ViaRhôna cycle path. Between mountains, hills and the Rhône. The bike path is well maintained and well thought out with plenty of places to stop and enjoy the views.

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55.5 km

Beach

69.2 km

Viewpoint

70.2 km

Groslée Bridge

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Bridge over Rhône which allows to pass from Ain to Isère, placed on Via Rhôna

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121 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

68.8 km

34.9 km

10.5 km

5.42 km

923 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

114 km

5.00 km

724 m

718 m

188 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

23°C

11°C

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Comments

May 18, 2022,From Morestel to Massignieu-de-Rives

took a rest day in a campsite in Morestel; just relaxed and read a lot
this leg of the trail was pretty
loved cycling by all the small villages and huge mountains
extra sunny day

May 27, 2024,240527 🇫🇷 VIA-RHONA 🌻 Chanaz ➡️ 75km ➡️ Montagnieu ⬆️⬇️ 330m 🌻

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Chanaz (FR) - Montagnieu (FR)
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