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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Saint-Claude
La Pesse

La borne au lion – Crêt de Chalam loop from La Pesse

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Mountain biking trails
France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Saint-Claude
La Pesse

La borne au lion – Crêt de Chalam loop from La Pesse

Hard

5.0

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La borne au lion – Crêt de Chalam loop from La Pesse

06:33

70.8km

1,550m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 41.3 km for 82 m

After 41.4 km for 82 m

Waypoints

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1

18.9 km

Cariche

Highlight • Settlement

Excellent, slightly technical outing in the rocks

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2

34.6 km

La Pesse

Highlight • Settlement

A Jura village that offers a glimpse into the beautiful range of landscapes that surround it, including forests, meadows and cliffs.

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3

38.7 km

La Borne au Lyon (1613) originally "Borne de la Cléa".

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This boundary stone marked the border between Franche-Comté (north) and French Bugey (south). To the east, the Pays de Gex was separated by the Sardinian Corridor, in which the Spanish Way was located.

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38.8 km

la borne au lion

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This stone not only offers superb views over the Crêt de Chalam sector, but it also marks a historic boundary. Originally it marked the border between the kingdoms of France, …

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41.3 km

Crêt de Chalam

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The Crêt de Chalam culminates at 1,540 m and offers a view to the east of the Valserine valley, the summit of Reculet, the Mont-Blanc massif and to the south …

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51.0 km

La Roche Fauconnière

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The promontory offers a sublime panorama of the Roche Fauconnière cirque. The site has been classified as a “sensitive natural area” since 1936. The 150 meter high cliff dominates the Semine valley and faces the Orvaz valley.

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54.8 km

Giron

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Nestled in pastures at an altitude of 1,000 meters, Giron is the highest (and sunniest!) village in the Ain. Welcoming, with breathtaking views, it is ideal for an overnight stop.

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56.4 km

Fauconnière Viewpoint

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Above Giron in the direction of La Pesse, park near the cross. Nice belvedere, then push to the lion terminal.

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70.8 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.4 km

30.6 km

3.96 km

955 m

Surfaces

35.4 km

22.1 km

8.88 km

2.46 km

1.37 km

633 m

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Highest point (1,490 m)

Lowest point (1,000 m)

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Monday 25 May

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12 %

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