Col du Mont Tournier (851 m) – Virignin footbridge loop from Belley

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Col du Mont Tournier (851 m) – Virignin footbridge loop from Belley

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Col du Mont Tournier (851 m) – Virignin footbridge loop from Belley

03:56

58.6km

870m

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: August 3, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 55.4 km for 78 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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Tuilerie Fontaine

Highlight • Structure

Nice little rest area at the ViaRhôna.

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7.80 km

View of the Balme bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Great spot along the ViaRhôna. Here you cross the original course of the Rhone and get one or the other spectacular view of the gorge through which it flows. Be …

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22.4 km

Col du Mont Tournier (851 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Shady pass, quiet and uncrowded.

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41.1 km

Nice, quiet pontoon along the ViaRhôna

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A pleasant place to stop and have a picnic on the ViaRhôna cycle path.

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51.5 km

Virignin-La Balme Footbridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

I know there is already a highlight with that name. However, the GPS signal sometimes leads over the water and does not hit the exact position. I hope that it …

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51.8 km

Virignin footbridge

Highlight • Other

This bridge is new and does not appear on the maps or tracks of the ViaRhona.

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51.9 km

Virignin la Balme footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

In the Natura 2000 zone, this metal footbridge between the departments of Ain and Savoie is 170 meters long and offers superb views of the Rhône.

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52.8 km

Cycle path between Virignin and the Écassaz Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

You have to drive this piece. A dream! You fly over the asphalt, beautiful smooth, beautiful landscape. Unfortunately, the expansion ends too fast and we landed with enthusiasm in a dead end because the bike path is not quite finished.

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