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View of Vertrieu castle – Ain/Rhône confluence loop from La Valbonne

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View of Vertrieu castle – Ain/Rhône confluence loop from La Valbonne

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View of Vertrieu castle – Ain/Rhône confluence loop from La Valbonne

07:58

135km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 15, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 128 km for 53 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.68 km

Beach

38.6 km

View of Vertrieu castle

Highlight • Castle

Pretty views from the other bank of the Rhône, on the Via Rhôna.

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69.7 km

Ain/Rhône confluence

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Small beaches, great view

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90.4 km

Blue Waters Lake

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A little piece of nature at the water's edge, two turns of the wheel from Lyon

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96.3 km

Le Vieux Rhône

Lake

97.2 km

Jonage Canal

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A beautiful section of the VR17 along the canal. A good bike path and perfectly suited for touring.

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99.6 km

Feyssine Park

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Located 10 minutes from the center of Lyon, the Parc de la Feyssine extends over more than 40 hectares. The park runs along the banks of the Rhône. It is …

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104 km

Rhône Riverbanks

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The banks of the Rhône or quays of the Rhône are a set of roads bordering the Rhône in Lyon. When it arrives in Lyon, the Rhône spreads out on …

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117 km

Le Grand Large

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Flat bike path along the reservoir. Unfortunately, the scenery is a bit boring.

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135 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.3 km

47.5 km

30.2 km

5.85 km

1.81 km

1.04 km

336 m

Surfaces

96.3 km

28.9 km

7.85 km

1.59 km

225 m

218 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Sunday 16 August

29°C

20°C

80 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

September 12, 2022,Lyon nach Porcieu-Amblagnieu

Today we drove from Lyon to Porcieu-Amblagnieu on the Via Rhona (VR17). Already in Lyon we cycled directly on the Rhone on the cycle track to the north. Less than three kilometers later we found ourselves in a wonderful park with great paths. Then we continued along the Canal Jonage to the Lac des Eaux Bleues and Le Grand Large.

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July 16, 2023,Via Rhôna 2023-6: Von Saint-Vulbas nach Lyon

The day was spoiled a bit by my right pedal, which tore out. Instead of a thread there was only a bolt 😬. Then just clip the left pedal with a cable tie and only do the remaining 42 km with your left hand. Let's see what my leg thinks about it... 😳

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September 21, 2025,Rhone Radtour: Tag 7: von Montalieu nach Lyon

I made it before the heavy rain! In just under three and a half hours straight, with only two short breaks for drinks, which also offered alternative routes to train stations. There are no photos, but the route was still beautiful. Unfortunately, the many figs on the bushes had to be left hanging for the next cyclist. It's a shame, …

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View of Vertrieu castle – Ain/Rhône confluence loop from La Valbonne

View of Vertrieu castle

Ain/Rhône confluence

Lake of the Blue Waters

Blue Waters Lake

Jonage Canal

Feyssine Park

Rhône Riverbanks

Le Grand Large

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