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Marcilleux chapel – La Balme Caves loop from La Balme-les-Grottes

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Marcilleux chapel – La Balme Caves loop from La Balme-les-Grottes

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Marcilleux chapel – La Balme Caves loop from La Balme-les-Grottes

02:23

32.2km

80m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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473 m

ViaRhôna — Groslée to La Balme (section)

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ViaRhôna 7: Groslée - La Balme. This section of the ViaRhôna is mainly on a path with some hard gravel sections. The views are really nice as you ride next to fields with mountain views.

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Marcilleux chapel

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This small chapel built in the 12th century, listed as a historical monument in 1944, faces the Bugey power station: lovers of great contrasts, this site is for you!

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31.1 km

La Balme Caves

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In the caves of La Balme one can look back on a long history: Various archaeological finds indicate that the caves were already inhabited by people at the end of …

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32.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.9 km

4.85 km

2.16 km

2.13 km

968 m

142 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

9.52 km

7.82 km

762 m

337 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

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Marcilleux chapel – La Balme Caves loop from La Balme-les-Grottes

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Marcilleux chapel

La Balme Caves

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