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Brion

Brénod – Lake Nantua loop from Brion - Montréal-la-Cluse

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Nantua
Brion

Brénod – Lake Nantua loop from Brion - Montréal-la-Cluse

Hard

4.7

(3)

21

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Brénod – Lake Nantua loop from Brion - Montréal-la-Cluse

03:44

56.5km

790m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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9.59 km

Bief du Valey

Lake

20.0 km

Col de Pisseloup

Mountain Pass

3

35.6 km

Brénod

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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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36.0 km

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36.3 km

Fromagerie de Brénod

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Description

Comté cheeses are made here every morning using traditional techniques.
To see Comté being made from the viewing gallery, arrive before 10:30 a.m.


Opening Hours

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38.2 km

Auffahrt zum Bellaroche

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Small road, very little traffic and also 2 passes.
Unfortunately there was no sign indicating the closed D39 as an exit.

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40.1 km

Marron Ponds

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The Marron ponds are named after a family from Brénod, it is not a reference to the color of the water. Only one of them remains filled with water all …

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41.5 km

Bief du Cor

Lake

9

53.8 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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54.2 km

Kirche in Port

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Small church in the village.

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54.7 km

Camping at Lake Nantua

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Perfect for an overnight stop for bike packing trips. The location is excellent, right by the lake. There are beautiful landscapes and it is close to the shops and restaurants of the village.

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56.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.8 km

4.79 km

4.19 km

2.59 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.8 km

4.17 km

529 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (970 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

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