Culoz – Cerveyrieu Waterfall loop from Culoz

Culoz – Cerveyrieu Waterfall loop from Culoz

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Culoz – Cerveyrieu Waterfall loop from Culoz

02:12

44.5km

650m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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After 31.1 km for 213 m

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684 m

Culoz

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Located at the foot of the Grand Colombier and on the banks of the Rhône, Culoz has great historical wealth. Its first inhabitants populated it in 7600 BC, before passing …

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24.9 km

Bicycle Monument of Virieu-le-Petit

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A cycling monument to mark the start of the Col du Grand Colombier via the western slope. There is a water fountain if you need to refill your water bottles b

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25.0 km

Virieu-le-Petit

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This small, idyllic village invites you to take a short stop on the strenuous way up. If you want to take a break here and enjoy a little French flair, …

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25.7 km

Statue of the Virgin Mary

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Say your prayers before tackling the ascent of the Grand Colombier via Virieu le Petit, the "direct" route, with its 20% section.

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29.0 km

Belle vue

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Route du Grand Colombier via Artemare. The still gentle slope allows you to enjoy the scenery.

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31.2 km

Cerveyrieu Waterfall

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After passing through an impressive canyon, you have before you the largest waterfall in the Ain department. With its 60 meters high, it fascinates.

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35.2 km

View of the Cascade de Cerveyrieu

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Nice view of the Cascade de Cerveyrieu, direct access is more from the parking lot on the D30E.
More information: patrimoines.ain.fr/n/gorges-de-thurignin-cascade-et-canyon-de-cerveyrieu/n:1188 and de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemare#Sehensw % C3% BCoids

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36.9 km

View of Machuraz Castle

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The castle of Machuraz - locally sometimes called castle of Artemare - is a 16th century castle remodeled in the 19th century by Benoît-Joseph Chatron, which stands at a place …

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