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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Nantua
Arbent

Lake Genin – Lake Nantua loop from Arbent

Hard

4.9

(7)

52

riders

Lake Genin – Lake Nantua loop from Arbent

03:34

51.8km

820m

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 25, 2026

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After 30.3 km for 176 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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11.0 km

Viewpoint

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2

14.4 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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30.3 km

Lake Nantua

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This glacial lake backed by limestone cliffs is sometimes sapphire and sometimes emerald in color - Alexandre Dumas wrote in his book Impression de voyage in 1834: “This pretty little …

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30.5 km

The Monument des Deportés

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Memorial to the victims of deportation.

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30.8 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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32.5 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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32.9 km

Kirche in Port

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Small church in the village.

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33.4 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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39.0 km

Lange greenway

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51.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.5 km

13.9 km

10.4 km

796 m

761 m

412 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.0 km

12.0 km

761 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (960 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

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Wednesday 2 September

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