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Lake Nantua – Lac de Nantua loop from Nantua

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Lake Nantua – Lac de Nantua loop from Nantua

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Lake Nantua – Lac de Nantua loop from Nantua

02:09

8.08km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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243 m

Lake Nantua

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This glacial lake backed by limestone cliffs is sometimes sapphire and sometimes emerald in color - Alexandre Dumas wrote in his book Impression de voyage in 1834: “This pretty little …

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961 m

View of the Colonne de Nantua

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View of the Nantua column from the lake

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2.48 km

Lake Nantua

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The Lac de Nantua is a superb body of water of 141 hectares. In the heart of the Jura, it offers an ideal setting for practicing a multitude of sports. It is even possible to swim in its waters.

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2.77 km

View of the Lake

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5.44 km

Lac de Nantua

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Lake Nantua is of glacial origin and is 141 hectares. The limestone cliffs offer a magnificent contrast with the emerald or sapphire water, depending on the day. Alexandre Dumas described …

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6.03 km

Cascade du Palin

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8.08 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.88 km

2.76 km

2.24 km

202 m

Surfaces

5.38 km

1.06 km

677 m

555 m

410 m

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