Lac de Nantua – Lake Nantua loop from Aranc

Lac de Nantua – Lake Nantua loop from Aranc

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Lac de Nantua – Lake Nantua loop from Aranc

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69.1km

990m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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35 m

War Memorial in Aranc

Highlight • Monument

No drinking water point

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1.74 km

Marais en Jarine

Nature Reserve

14.0 km

Col du Sappel

Mountain Pass

34.5 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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36.5 km

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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38.8 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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51.3 km

Bief du Cor

Lake

55.7 km

Church of the Assumption

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Small café open on Sundays just before the church square (to the north).

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55.7 km

Brénod is located 850 meters above sea level, in the upper Bugey, south of the Jura massif. The town has a historical heritage, as well as a unique and completely preserved natural setting for peaceful, outdoor holidays.

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