Lake Genin – Lake Genin loop from Giron

Lake Genin – Lake Genin loop from Giron

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Lake Genin – Lake Genin loop from Giron

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51.6km

1,160m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura

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15.2 km

Lake Genin

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Nicknamed "the little Canada of Haut-Bugey", this mountain lake, with its alpine fir trees and turquoise waters, is an excellent mid-course break.

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15.3 km

The Haut-Bugey Fir Tree Route

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15.3 km

Lake Genin

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Nicknamed the little Canada of Haut-Bugey, this mountain lake, with its alpine firs and turquoise waters, is an ideal destination in the Ain for a bike ride. At 850 meters …

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18.8 km

Beautiful view

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After Apremont, towards Lake Genin.

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21.7 km

Col du Sentier

Mountain Pass

22.8 km

La Grande Montagne

Forest

26.1 km

Grotte de Charix

Cave Entrance

28.0 km

Charbonnières

Forest

33.4 km

Dinoplagne

Highlight • Museum

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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51.4 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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