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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Nantua
Giron

La borne au lion – La Roche Fauconnière loop from Giron

Routes
Mountain biking trails
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Nantua
Giron

La borne au lion – La Roche Fauconnière loop from Giron

Hard

4.3

(3)

20

riders

La borne au lion – La Roche Fauconnière loop from Giron

03:30

38.1km

860m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. 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: April 23, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 21.3 km for 693 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.61 km

Bike park

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2

9.65 km

The place called Les Avalanches is located just before the steep descent that takes you towards the Valserine and the Rhône. It offers a beautiful view of the valley.

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3

18.6 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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4

18.7 km

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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21.3 km

Crêt du Nerbier

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6

25.1 km

La Pesse

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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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7

25.3 km

Cabane

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Open cabin for a night under cover, table and benches

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8

34.4 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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9

36.0 km

Viewpoint of Roche Fauconnière

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The Combe d'Orvaz or Roche Fauconnière is a cirque located in the high limestone plateaus of Haut-Bugey

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38.1 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.9 km

11.3 km

3.26 km

1.66 km

Surfaces

17.0 km

8.56 km

5.90 km

4.67 km

1.87 km

171 m

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Highest point (1,350 m)

Lowest point (960 m)

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Saturday 30 May

23°C

11°C

77 %

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