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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Lake Nantua – Étang de Lalleyriat loop from Nantua

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Road cycling routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Lake Nantua – Étang de Lalleyriat loop from Nantua

Hard

10

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Lake Nantua – Étang de Lalleyriat loop from Nantua

03:20

58.1km

1,330m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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227 m

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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6.57 km

Peney Viewpoint

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The Peney viewpoint overlooks Lake Sylans, on which it offers a beautiful view. Classified since 1909, one can distinguish on its banks the ruins of the old ice factories which …

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12.2 km

Étang de Lalleyriat

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This beautiful spot is ideal for taking a break. There are benches and public restrooms.

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17.2 km

Charbonnières

Forest

5

22.6 km

Dinoplagne

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This paleontological site was discovered in 2009. It houses the longest sauropod footprint in the world. These tracks have been protected and showcased under a wooden canopy since 2021.

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33.2 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

7

49.2 km

Impasse des Cris

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A worrying name in this isolated corner.

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8

53.1 km

Climb to Apremont (D74)

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The first ~4 Km are the steepest, between 8-12%, and offer a beautiful view towards Nantua and the lake.

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58.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.6 km

4.18 km

1.11 km

185 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

56.9 km

1.24 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (960 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

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Friday 29 May

28°C

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