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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

View of Machuraz Castle – The Sugarloaf loop from Hotonnes

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

View of Machuraz Castle – The Sugarloaf loop from Hotonnes

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View of Machuraz Castle – The Sugarloaf loop from Hotonnes

02:28

48.4km

800m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

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Parking

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19.2 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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20.9 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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28.0 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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40.0 km

The Sugarloaf

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Le Pain de Sucre is located in the town of Champagne-en-Valromey. It is a waterfall that has formed a giant stalagmite 10 meters high.

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45.5 km

Étang des Alliettes

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Small fishing pond with picnic table. Pleasant setting, ideal for a break or even a bivouac.

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48.3 km

Hotonnes

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Village ideally located for the departure point of many road passes.

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48.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.2 km

1.98 km

206 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.6 km

3.84 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

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