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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Belley
Virignin

View of the Balme bridge – Virignin footbridge loop from Virignin

Routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Belley
Virignin

View of the Balme bridge – Virignin footbridge loop from Virignin

Moderate

4.8

(4)

24

riders

View of the Balme bridge – Virignin footbridge loop from Virignin

02:38

47.4km

250m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: August 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 21.1 km for 59 m

After 21.4 km for 59 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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359 m

View of the Balme bridge

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Great spot along the ViaRhôna. Here you cross the original course of the Rhone and get one or the other spectacular view of the gorge through which it flows. Be …

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2

8.40 km

Beautiful straight line on the ViaRhôna with a view of Mont Tournier

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3

14.4 km

Cuchet Basin

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

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4

15.6 km

21.3 km

Beach

Beach

6

32.1 km

A pleasant place to stop and have a picnic on the ViaRhôna cycle path.

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7

43.8 km

Virignin footbridge

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This bridge is new and does not appear on the maps or tracks of the ViaRhona.

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43.8 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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47.2 km

Pont de La Balme

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Small detour from the ViaRhôna from Virignin and a short climb, but the view from the old Rhône bridge is worth it!

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47.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

12.2 km

11.1 km

3.42 km

1.82 km

451 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

10.6 km

7.81 km

4.78 km

1.17 km

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

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11°C

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