Jonage Canal and Grand Large – Le Grand Large loop from Jean Macé

France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Jonage Canal and Grand Large – Le Grand Large loop from Jean Macé

Moderate

4.5

(40)

299

riders

Jonage Canal and Grand Large – Le Grand Large loop from Jean Macé

02:57

58.2km

150m

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: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 30.1 km for 53 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.19 km

Jonage Canal

Highlight • River

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

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10.2 km

Miribel bike path

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Tarmac refurbished: a real billiard table, without the uncomfortable bumps of before.

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14.7 km

Miribel ford

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Often submerged during heavy rains

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14.9 km

Blue Waters Lake

Highlight • Lake

we breathe well with beautiful landscapes

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16.7 km

Pilier de la traille de Neyron Sud

Ruins

39.1 km

The open sea

Highlight • Other

Nice view!

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39.3 km

Jonage Canal and Grand Large

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

An excellent gravel trail that runs along the Grand-Large reservoir. The towpath is part of the Via Rhôna.

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41.5 km

Le Grand Large

Highlight • Lake

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

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46.4 km

La Rize

Lake

51.2 km

Feyssine Park

Highlight • Other

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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58.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.3 km

17.0 km

3.96 km

1.97 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.3 km

18.9 km

4.84 km

3.16 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

23°C

14°C

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Comments

August 8, 2024,[Grvl #46] Sur les chemins blancs, jusqu'au Pont de Jons

To be classified in the category: 3% trails, 40% paths and 43% cycle paths .....
Always have a plan B, no train, so it's a "gravel pit" to the Pont de Jons, starting from Perrache: Banks of the Rhone, Passerelle de la Paix then gravel paths ..... it allows for a nice pedaling session along the Miribel canal ..... to …

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December 8, 2024,Tour de Miribel Jonage par l'extérieur via Mas Riller

Lots of big puddles on the northern part. To be repeated in drier weather! Apart from that, a nice route that rolls well apart from the little detour via Mas Rillier. Nice single track uphill in this area

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June 13, 2025,[Grvl #2528] Miribel - Grand Parc ouizzz jolis singles 👌🏼🕺🏼

Mmm! Yum-yum! To be classified in the 24% asphalt, 6% tarmac category 😮.... So there are 70% gravel sections .... with beautiful easy singles (signposted MTB in the Grand-Parc) 💪🏼As every time I take a track @David I am not disappointed 😍 ..... There are tons of tracks in the area, this one takes you to the Lac de la …

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