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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Groslée-Saint-Benoît

Virignin la Balme footbridge – Groslée Bridge loop from Groslée

Bike touring routes & trails

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Groslée-Saint-Benoît

Virignin la Balme footbridge – Groslée Bridge loop from Groslée

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Virignin la Balme footbridge – Groslée Bridge loop from Groslée

03:49

66.2km

200m

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: May 15, 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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882 m

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

2

3.05 km

Scenic Views Along the Rhône in the Haut-Rhône National Nature Reserve

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A beautiful part of the Via Rhôna which crosses the National Nature Reserve of the French Haut-Rhône.

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6.69 km

Riverside rest area on the Rhone

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Shady lawn, picnic areas and rubbish bins (on the side that does not face the Rhone). toilets nearby

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13.6 km

Beautiful view over the Rhône

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5

14.8 km

Lac de Barterand

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

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29.0 km

Virignin-La Balme Footbridge

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I know there is already a highlight with that name. However, the GPS signal sometimes leads over the water and does not hit the exact position. I hope that it …

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29.3 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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58.6 km

Groslée Bridge

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Bridge over Rhône which allows to pass from Ain to Isère, placed on Via Rhôna

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62.9 km

Château de Brangues

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Neither the castle nor the park are open to the public

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66.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.6 km

20.8 km

931 m

799 m

164 m

Surfaces

56.5 km

8.14 km

968 m

637 m

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