Belleydoux is a commune located in the Ain department of France, nestled within the southern Hautes-Combes of the Haut-Jura. This region is characterized by its position in the Jura mountains, featuring dramatic geological formations, extensive forests, and verdant meadows. The landscape, including the Semine valley and its river, provides a natural setting for several outdoor sports like road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more.
Belleydoux offers a range of outdoor activities for various interests. The area features more than 20 routes across several sports, including road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, jogging, and gravel biking. Road cycling routes in Belleydoux often include challenging loops through varied terrain, while hiking trails provide access to areas like the Combe d'Orvaz and offer expansive views from summits. For those interested in exploring the region on two wheels, Cycling around Belleydoux provides options for longer, explorative rides, and MTB Trails around Belleydoux lead through forests and varied terrain. More than 12,000 visitors have shared their experiences in Belleydoux, resulting in an average rating of 4.38 out of 5 stars for the available routes.
87
Routes
4.4
(74)
Average rating
1621
People visited

4.8
(5)
199
riders
56.2km
03:18
1,340m
1,340m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

165
riders
71.2km
03:34
940m
940m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

29
riders
84.2km
04:19
1,480m
1,480m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

49
riders
78.6km
04:39
1,910m
1,910m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.9
(8)
100
riders
45.5km
02:57
620m
620m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

49
riders
50.5km
03:42
1,180m
1,180m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(4)
26
riders
40.4km
03:00
930m
930m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
25
riders
44.4km
03:19
950m
950m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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94
riders
92.6km
09:01
2,480m
2,490m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

6
riders
16.9km
01:18
270m
270m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(1)
7
riders
50.6km
05:42
1,700m
1,700m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

9
riders
46.5km
05:02
1,240m
1,240m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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3.3
(7)
46
hikers
17.1km
05:39
740m
740m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.5
(4)
23
hikers
12.2km
04:15
570m
570m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.6
(5)
18
hikers
7.63km
02:31
300m
310m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.0
(1)
11
hikers
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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62
runners
12.7km
01:37
300m
300m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
runners
24.9km
03:02
470m
470m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
runners
13.6km
01:43
350m
350m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
runners
10.4km
01:11
170m
170m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9
riders
134km
10:21
3,050m
3,050m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
riders
90.7km
07:38
2,510m
2,510m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
riders
73.1km
05:40
1,750m
1,760m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.0
(1)
4
riders
16.2km
01:16
340m
340m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Belleydoux offers a range of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features more than 20 routes across these sports. These routes have an average rating of 4.38 out of 5 stars from over 12,000 visitors.
Belleydoux serves as a starting point for road cycling, featuring challenging loops such as the "Valserine Gorges – Menthières Pass loop from Giron" and the "Lake Genin – Lake Genin loop from Giron." The region's diverse terrain offers options for various skill levels. More routes can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Belleydoux guide.
The area around Belleydoux offers numerous hiking trails. Popular routes include loops around the Combe d'Orvaz, featuring the Semine river and its cascades, and the Roches d'Orvaz with impressive viewpoints. Hikes to summits like Crêt de la Neige, Le Reculet Summit, and Crêt de Chalam provide rewarding views. Explore more options in the Hiking around Belleydoux guide.
Belleydoux is a destination for mountain biking (VTT). The area offers potential to explore paths through its forests and varied terrain. The MTB Trails around Belleydoux guide provides specific routes for mountain biking enthusiasts.
Belleydoux is situated in the Jura mountains, offering access to several significant peaks like Crêt de la Neige (1720 meters) and Le Reculet Summit (1717 meters), which provide panoramic views of Lake Geneva and the Alps. Other notable features include the Semine Valley, the Moulin de Vulvoz Waterfall, and the Combe d'Orvaz natural amphitheater. Crêt de Chalam (1,540 meters) also offers views of the Valserine valley and Mont-Blanc.
The region offers a variety of routes suitable for different skill levels, including options that can be enjoyed by families. The Combe d'Orvaz walk, for instance, provides an immersive experience through a natural amphitheater. Specific family-friendly routes can be identified by checking route details for distance and elevation.
Komoot offers several guides for Belleydoux, including Road Cycling Routes around Belleydoux, Hiking around Belleydoux, Cycling around Belleydoux, MTB Trails around Belleydoux, Running Trails around Belleydoux, and Gravel biking around Belleydoux.
The terrain for cycling in Belleydoux is diverse, characterized by the Jura mountains. It includes challenging mountain passes and scenic river valleys, providing options for various skill levels. The region features significant elevation changes due to its mountainous location.
Belleydoux features 21 routes across various sports on komoot. These routes have been explored by over 12,000 visitors and hold an average rating of 4.38 out of 5 stars.
The official website for Belleydoux is www.belleydoux.fr. For direct inquiries, the Mairie (Town Hall) of Belleydoux can be reached at +33 4 74 76 49 32.
Yes, Belleydoux offers routes suitable for touring cycling. Examples include the "Col de la Croix de Serra – La Pesse loop from Belleydoux" or the "Belleydoux – Lake Genin loop from Belleydoux." The Cycling around Belleydoux guide provides more options for longer, explorative rides.

