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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Hières-Sur-Amby

La Balme Caves – View of Vertrieu castle loop from Hières-sur-Amby

Bike touring routes & trails

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Hières-Sur-Amby

La Balme Caves – View of Vertrieu castle loop from Hières-sur-Amby

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La Balme Caves – View of Vertrieu castle loop from Hières-sur-Amby

01:41

28.8km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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7.99 km

⭐️🐷 La Balme-les-Grottes

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The small town to which the grotto belongs.

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8.19 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 the Bronze Age. Later, in the 9th and 14th centuries, two chapels were built at its entrance. During the 18th century, rumors spread that a famous French smuggler was hiding in the grotto. Visitors can explore the caves on their own along a paved path about a kilometer long. Guided tours are also available on request.

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9.12 km

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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14.5 km

View of Vertrieu castle

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Pretty views from the other bank of the Rhône, on the Via Rhôna.

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14.6 km

View of Château de Vertrieu

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24.0 km

Fiery red poppy

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On the fields, the poppy blooms fiery red and sets colorful accents.

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28.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

12.7 km

1.89 km

756 m

262 m

Surfaces

24.2 km

2.92 km

1.01 km

483 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 29 August

30°C

18°C

23 %

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