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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

View of the Balme bridge – Virignin la Balme footbridge loop from Lhuis

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

View of the Balme bridge – Virignin la Balme footbridge loop from Lhuis

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View of the Balme bridge – Virignin la Balme footbridge loop from Lhuis

06:04

98.3km

770m

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 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 25.0 km for 178 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

25.0 km

Pont de La Balme

Highlight • Bridge

Small detour from the ViaRhôna from Virignin and a short climb, but the view from the old Rhône bridge is worth it!

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2

25.3 km

View of the Balme bridge

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Great spot along the ViaRhôna. Here you cross the original course of the Rhone and get one or the other spectacular view of the gorge through which it flows. Be …

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3

27.6 km

Virignin la Balme footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

In the Natura 2000 zone, this metal footbridge between the departments of Ain and Savoie is 170 meters long and offers superb views of the Rhône.

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42.2 km

Beach

Beach

5

43.2 km

Beautiful view over the Rhône

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6

44.2 km

View of the Rhône River from La Bruyère

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As you head back up to La Bruyère, you'll have a breathtaking view of the Rhone stretching out below. The river meanders through the landscape, lined with lush vegetation and dotted with small islands.

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7

50.5 km

Riverside rest area on the Rhone

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Shady lawn, picnic areas and rubbish bins (on the side that does not face the Rhone). toilets nearby

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56.3 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

9

57.4 km

Groslée Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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

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10

71.5 km

Via Rhona

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B

98.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.9 km

36.1 km

4.43 km

3.26 km

2.74 km

Surfaces

82.4 km

13.2 km

2.47 km

430 m

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

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