Abondance Valley – Château de Ripaille loop from La Chapelle-d'Abondance

La Chapelle-D'Abondance

Abondance Valley – Château de Ripaille loop from La Chapelle-d'Abondance

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Abondance Valley – Château de Ripaille loop from La Chapelle-d'Abondance

03:35

73.2km

1,050m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 25.5 km for 79 m

After 38.8 km for 90 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.74 km

Abondance Valley

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Beautiful valley to cycle through. Sloping track. Never too difficult. Lots of cars and motorcycles

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25.5 km

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29.8 km

Route de Gavot

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The Route de Gavot takes you away from the busier roads below closer to the shore of the lake. It rises gradually up to 690 m altitude.

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35.4 km

Château de Ripaille

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Originally built as a castle (of which nothing remains), the Château de Ripaille has existed since the end of the 13th or the beginning of the 14th century. It was …

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37.0 km

Thonon-les-Bains

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The Thonon cable car has been connecting the city center with the shores of Lake Geneva since 1888.
Designed by engineer Auguste Alesmonières, the total length of the line is …

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38.3 km

View of the Port of Thonon-les-Bains

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Here you discover Thonon-les-Bains from another angle. With perspective, from a height, and this offers you a superb view of the port and the lake. Indeed, the city is divided …

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38.9 km

Belvedere Park

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The terrace is beautifully situated above the city, from here you have an exceptional panoramic view over Lake Geneva and the port of Rives.
Several restaurants and bars have settled …

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57.4 km