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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

View of the Balme bridge – Virignin footbridge loop from Yenne

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

View of the Balme bridge – Virignin footbridge loop from Yenne

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View of the Balme bridge – Virignin footbridge loop from Yenne

03:23

51.6km

290m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Réserve naturelle nationale du Haut-Rhône français

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.10 km

View of the Balme bridge

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Great spot along the ViaRhôna. Here you cross the original course of the Rhone and get one or the other spectacular view of the gorge through which it flows. Be …

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2

23.0 km

Saint-Genix-sur-Guiers Bridge and Guiers Waterfall

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Very pretty spot with these water currents.

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3

32.2 km

Cuchet Basin

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Beautiful lake full of seabirds. A nice place for a break.

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4

35.9 km

Nice, quiet pontoon along the ViaRhôna

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A pleasant place to stop and have a picnic on the ViaRhôna cycle path.

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5

37.8 km

ViaRhôna Cycle Path Along the Rhône Near Brens

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A perfect representation of the ViaRhôna cycle path. Between mountains, hills and the Rhône. The bike path is well maintained and well thought out with plenty of places to stop and enjoy the views.

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6

46.7 km

Virignin footbridge

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This bridge is new and does not appear on the maps or tracks of the ViaRhona.

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46.7 km

Virignin la Balme footbridge

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In the Natura 2000 zone, this metal footbridge between the departments of Ain and Savoie is 170 meters long and offers superb views of the Rhône.

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48.7 km

Pont de La Balme

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Small detour from the ViaRhôna from Virignin and a short climb, but the view from the old Rhône bridge is worth it!

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51.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

14.3 km

8.93 km

5.90 km

2.06 km

504 m

Surfaces

35.9 km

8.90 km

6.47 km

214 m

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