Brénod – Cuvéry Pass loop from Brénod

Bike touring routes & trails

Brénod – Cuvéry Pass loop from Brénod

Hard

3.4

(9)

riders

Brénod – Cuvéry Pass loop from Brénod

04:36

66.3km

1,220m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

382 m

Fromagerie de Brénod

Highlight • Structure

Description

Comté cheeses are made here every morning using traditional techniques.
To see Comté being made from the viewing gallery, arrive before 10:30 a.m.

Opening Hours

Translated by Google •

Tip by

726 m

Tour champetre du plateau de Brénod

Highlight • Other

1.12 km

Brénod is located 850 meters above sea level, in the upper Bugey, south of the Jura massif. The town has a historical heritage, as well as a unique and completely preserved natural setting for peaceful, outdoor holidays.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2.96 km

Auffahrt zum Bellaroche

Highlight • Other

Small road, very little traffic and also 2 passes.
Unfortunately there was no sign indicating the closed D39 as an exit.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

19.4 km

Cuvéry Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de Cuvery, from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, is 14.4 kilometers long with an average gradient of between 5 and 6%.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

22.8 km

Belvédère du Catray Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the Catray belvedere, there is a superb view of the valley and the surrounding mountains. Located at 1,042 meters above sea level, there is an orientation table to help …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

44.3 km

Col de Richemond

Mountain Pass

52.5 km

Café de Hotonnes

Highlight • Cafe

It was already siesta time, but I managed to persuade the owner to give me a coffee. The place was deserted.
I needed energy and confidence for the climb to the Grand Colombier.

Translated by Google •

Tip by