Beauregard – La Voie Bleue loop from Villefranche-sur-Saône

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Beauregard – La Voie Bleue loop from Villefranche-sur-Saône

Moderate

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Beauregard – La Voie Bleue loop from Villefranche-sur-Saône

03:08

52.0km

100m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.84 km

Beauregard

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The name of the village of Beauregard says it all - it is simply beautiful to look at. From the old bridge you can also enjoy a great view of …

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7.40 km

Vue sur la Saône et la Grange du Diable

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Nice view of the Saône

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7.42 km

Outstanding viewpoint over the Saône

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Nice view of the river which takes on a wild aspect at this place.

Opposite, you can see the Devil's barn. It is a 12th century building which has had …

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10.4 km

La Voie Bleue

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The Voie Bleue is a cycle route of nearly 700 kilometers that connects Lyon to Luxembourg. In the Ain department, it runs along pleasant towpaths suitable for all types of bicycles.

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14.9 km

Saône riverside

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The Saône was described for the first time by Julius Caesar in his collection The Conquest of the Gauls. He describes this river as being so calm that one does not know in which direction it flows.

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15.6 km

Souvenir

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In memory of this sailor who died at work in 1976.

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24.9 km

Camping de Thoissey

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Beautiful campsite right on the Voie Bleu. Possibility to swim in the Saône and in the outdoor pool next door. Cozy snack bar right next to the campsite under plane …

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26.0 km

La Chalaronne

Lake

52.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.8 km

6.05 km

3.46 km

3.16 km

1.38 km

974 m

214 m

Surfaces

36.8 km

13.3 km

1.14 km

855 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 22 October

17°C

8°C

84 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

July 11, 2024,Thoissey Villefranche / Saône

Nice walk along the banks of the Saône. Descent to the left bank via the "Voie Bleue" and back up to the right bank in the countryside.
If you fear the mud, bypass the passage between Km 24 and 25 which is truly disastrous.
The relevance of the direction of rotation is not proven, it would seem wiser to me …

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