Vouglans Dam – View of Lac de Vouglans loop from Moirans-en-Montagne

France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Saint-Claude

Moirans-En-Montagne

Vouglans Dam – View of Lac de Vouglans loop from Moirans-en-Montagne

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Vouglans Dam – View of Lac de Vouglans loop from Moirans-en-Montagne

04:29

70.4km

1,060m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.4 km

L'Ain

Lake

14.4 km

Vouglans Dam

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Built in 1968, the Vouglans dam is the source of the 3rd largest water reservoir in France in terms of its volumetric capacity after the Serre-Ponçon and Sainte-Croix lakes. The …

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19.1 km

View of Lac de Vouglans

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departure from Moirans towards Lect, short stop at the belvedere and view of the dam, very beautiful walk, magnificent views.

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27.5 km

View of Lake Vouglans

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This view of Lake Vouglans is a breathtaking panorama of deep blue waters framed by rolling hills and lush green forests. As you approach, the lake stretches for an impressive …

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41.8 km

View of the Ain at Pont-de-Poitte

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Beautiful view of the Ain in Pont-de-Poitte. There are 2 campsites directly on the Ain.

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41.9 km

Start of Lake Vouglans

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From Ain to Lake Vouglans sublime place

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44.3 km

View of Lake Vouglans

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A nice little view of the lake!

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51.6 km

View of the castle ruins

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70.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.7 km

23.2 km

3.21 km

1.62 km

434 m

289 m

Surfaces

44.3 km

20.0 km

4.88 km

909 m

377 m

Elevation

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

16°C

2°C

40 %

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Comments

August 25, 2025,Lac de Vouglans - tour complet

This long journey wasn't exactly easy. The near-sleepless road trip certainly didn't help either...

Leaving very early at sunrise. You'll see the patches of mist above the lake. Its turquoise color is best revealed when the sun is at its zenith...

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