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Lac Bleu on the Gardon – Blue Lake loop from Ambérieu-en-Bugey

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Lac Bleu on the Gardon – Blue Lake loop from Ambérieu-en-Bugey

Hard

4.9

(16)

27

hikers

Lac Bleu on the Gardon – Blue Lake loop from Ambérieu-en-Bugey

06:42

21.4km

820m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 15, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.21 km

Lac bleu amberieu

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2

3.23 km

Lac Bleu on the Gardon

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Blue Lake, as you can imagine, owes its name to the bright shades of blue that its water takes on. The bridge that spans the lake makes it look bigger …

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3.25 km

Blue Lake

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Lots of trails and shaded paths in the woods. On the other hand, it is preferable not to take at the start,
the path above the Abèanches is very steep. …

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4

10.4 km

A breathtaking view

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5

10.5 km

Mount Luisandre

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Nice view on the bugey area and the Allymes castle. Nice ruins on top of the mount

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6

12.2 km

Allymes Castle

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Allymes Castle is the only example of a medieval fortress in Bugey. Overlooking Ambérieu-en-Bugey, it is built on a mountain 650 meters above sea level. Its geographical location offers a …

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18.2 km

Château Saint-Germain

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The Château de Saint-Germain, dating from the 11th century, is an old fortified castle whose ruins still remain on the site. It is located 460 meters above the Albarine valley, …

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21.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

4.62 km

3.23 km

1.10 km

247 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

3.97 km

3.89 km

689 m

442 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Friday 17 July

31°C

18°C

21 %

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