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Brénod

Brénod – Cuvéry Pass loop from Brénod

Hard

3.4

(7)

60

riders

Brénod – Cuvéry Pass loop from Brénod

04:37

66.4km

1,220m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 19, 2026

Waypoints

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Parking

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382 m

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.


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729 m

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1.13 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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2.98 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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19.4 km

Cuvéry Pass

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The Col de Cuvery, from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, is 14.4 kilometers long with an average gradient of between 5 and 6%.

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22.8 km

Belvédère du Catray Viewpoint

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From the Catray belvedere, there is a superb view of the valley and the surrounding mountains. Located at 1,042 meters above sea level, there is an orientation table to help …

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44.3 km

Col de Richemond

Mountain Pass

8

52.5 km

Café de Hotonnes

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It was already siesta time, but I managed to persuade the owner to give me a coffee. The place was deserted.
I needed energy and confidence for the climb to the Grand Colombier.

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60.8 km

Col de la Cheminée

Mountain Pass

10

61.3 km

Vénus hoof

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to observe at the edge of the chimney pass road ... rare and original flower. She returns every year

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66.4 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

65.3 km

1.07 km

Surfaces

61.9 km

4.38 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,180 m)

Lowest point (510 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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