This part of the ViaRhôna travels through the Bugey between the Rhône, the Grand Colombier massif and the Lavours marshes.
For experienced sporty people, this circuit is a challenging tourist bike trail with the ascent of Mont Tournier pass.
Safe and accessible track, open to all types of non-motorised transport including pedestrians, cyclists…great for holidaymakers, leisure activities and for local residents to get around.
This nice loop reaches Lake Aiguebelette, and comes back to its starting point through the splendid hill of Saint-Franc. It is named after Queen Victoria, who might have spent time at the castle of La Bauche to enjoy the benefits of ferruginous water.
Enjoy biking round the lake or mountain biking in the surrounding countryside and mountains…
It is a nice tourist bike trail to discover Val Guiers region, its passes and the lake of Aiguebelette.
Liaison shared between the Via Rhona (step 12 : Belley / Groslée) and the train station of Pont de Beauvoisin wich allows the users to enter or leave the Via Rhona.
The circuit climbs gently through the village of Novalaise to the Col de la Crusille, then onto the steeper switchbacks to the Col de la Lattaz. The gradient eases through the forest of Mont Tournier. Beautiful descent through Yenne on the way back.
801 Points – this climb goes past two viewpoints: the first is just before the Col de l’Epine, overlooking the Lac du Bourget, and the second is at the start of the Pas du Lièvre, with views over the Avant-Pays Savoyard. Don't miss the turn off during the...
A variant on the Lac du Bourget Circuit, with a few more great moments: the crossing of the Col du Chat, a descent through the vineyards of the Avant-Pays and an obligatory coffee stop at one of the terraces in Chanaz, one of the most beautiful villages in...
This varied circuit begins on the western shore of the lake and then climbs gently to the Col du Banchet before descending steeply through the cliffs on the other side. From the Col de la Crusille, a scenic descent back to Novalaise and the lake.
One of the most sustained climbs in the Alps, with 10 successive kilometres at 10%. A benchmark for cyclo-climbers! The summit offers a bird's-eye view of the lake and a fabulous vista of mountains dominated by the Mont Blanc chain.
From their outdoor activity centre in Seyssel, Prolynx Sports gives you the chance to explore the ViaRhôna cycle trail. They have a wide range of electric and mountain bikes for hire to suit all ages as well as child trailers and baby seats.
This ride starts with a gentle climb through the shady Flon Valley before heading north past the bathing lakes at Chevelu (well worth the short detour). It finishes with a beautiful ramble through the vineyards of the Avant-Pays.
Multiple views over the Épine and Chartreuse moutains, as well as numerous religious crosses can be observed throughout this hilly path. Start and return from the tourist office of Pont-de-Beauvoisin.
An original route to discover the lake of Aiguebelette pond with nice panoramic views on the lake, the Epine pass, Mount Grêle and Chartreuse.
This circuit crosses the Epine mountain range twice, once at the Col du Chat, which leads to a marvellous descent to the Lac du Bourget, and once at the Col de l'Epine, after a more strenuous climb.
8 km of bike track (shared) permitting link from Yenne to the Viarhôna at Massignieu-de-Rives. With signage in both directions, it offers lots of opportunities to explore and combine with other itineraries.
Make the most of having some battery power and take to the hills, enjoying fabulous view points over the surrounding mountains...
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