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Lac de Nantua – Lake Genin loop from Brion - Montréal-la-Cluse

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Lac de Nantua – Lake Genin loop from Brion - Montréal-la-Cluse

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Lac de Nantua – Lake Genin loop from Brion - Montréal-la-Cluse

02:49

41.2km

680m

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: June 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.71 km

Lac de Nantua

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Lake Nantua is of glacial origin and is 141 hectares. The limestone cliffs offer a magnificent contrast with the emerald or sapphire water, depending on the day. Alexandre Dumas described …

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4.37 km

Lac de Nantua

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Beautiful lake for swimming

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5.20 km

Saint Michael Abbey

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A small church in Nantua worth seeing.
Unfortunately, the town suffers greatly from the traffic on the D1084. The nearby motorway costs money.

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20.7 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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23.0 km

Saint-Amand

Forest

26.8 km

Grotte de Charix

Cave Entrance

36.6 km

The Monument des Deportés

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Memorial to the victims of deportation.

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36.9 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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38.6 km

Lake Nantua

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The Lac de Nantua is a superb body of water of 141 hectares. In the heart of the Jura, it offers an ideal setting for practicing a multitude of sports. It is even possible to swim in its waters.

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39.4 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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41.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.9 km

9.14 km

3.97 km

1.87 km

1.66 km

594 m

125 m

Surfaces

34.2 km

5.00 km

878 m

748 m

426 m

Elevation

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Highest point (960 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

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Monday 13 July

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Lac de Nantua – Lake Genin loop from Brion - Montréal-la-Cluse

Lac de Nantua

Lac de Nantua

Saint Michael Abbey

Lake Genin

The Monument des Deportés

Cycle path along Lake Nantua

Lake Nantua

Camping at Lake Nantua

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