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Lake Nantua – View of Lake Nantua loop from Nantua

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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Lake Nantua – View of Lake Nantua loop from Nantua

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7

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Lake Nantua – View of Lake Nantua loop from Nantua

00:46

12.6km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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After 499 m for 389 m

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499 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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714 m

Lac de Nantua

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Beautiful lake for swimming

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2.37 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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9.75 km

Kirche in Port

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Small church in the village.

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10.1 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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11.3 km

View of Lake Nantua

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11.7 km

View of the Colonne de Nantua

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View of the Nantua column from the lake

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12.1 km

The Monument des Deportés

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Memorial to the victims of deportation.

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12.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.44 km

3.85 km

1.88 km

1.06 km

930 m

395 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

974 m

930 m

401 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

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