Vouglans Dam – View of Lac de Vouglans loop from Simandre-sur-Suran

Vouglans Dam – View of Lac de Vouglans loop from Simandre-sur-Suran

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Vouglans Dam – View of Lac de Vouglans loop from Simandre-sur-Suran

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92.2km

1,260m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

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19.0 km

Pont de Thoirette

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The bridge separates two departments, the Jura and the Ain.

"Iron bridge. For several centuries, the Ain was crossed at Thoirette using a ferry, called Christouphe's ferry, named after the commune where the passenger resided.

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19.2 km

Thoirette on the Ain River

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Nice stopover with nice shops and bars.

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28.2 km

Lac de Coiselet

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Lac de Coiselet is a serene and picturesque lake located in the Jura mountains, on the border with Ain. There are some nice views of the lake as you walk along it.

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39.6 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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44.3 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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55.6 km

Arinthod

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Located in the heart of the Petite Montagne, the village of Arinthod reveals beautiful architecture. Its triangular square lined with arcades and decorated with a fountain dates from 1750. The atmosphere is pleasant, especially on Saturday morning, market day.

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