Brénod – Col de la Cheminée loop from Hauteville-Lompnes

Brénod – Col de la Cheminée loop from Hauteville-Lompnes

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Brénod – Col de la Cheminée loop from Hauteville-Lompnes

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48.9km

630m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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 14, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 23.8 km for 2.86 km

Closed: • November-March

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13.9 km

Tour champetre du plateau de Brénod

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14.3 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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16.1 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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17.6 km

Brown Ponds

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The Marron ponds have been labeled “Sensitive Natural Spaces” since 2015.

They take their name from a family from Brénod. They were created around 1120 and once served as a water and fishing reserve for the monks of Meyriat Abbey.

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23.7 km

Col de Colliard pass

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Small pass, but no way to drive into the valley on the D39. Road closed. I didn't even try.

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25.8 km

Col de Belle Roche

Mountain Pass

33.6 km

Col de la Cheminée

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Pass without difficulty or real ascent from the Col de Bérentin.

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44.3 km

Château d'Hauteville-Lompnes

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44.3 km

Champdor Castle

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Beautiful castle in Champdor which sometimes hosts events.

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48.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.5 km

17.0 km

2.45 km

Surfaces

22.3 km

14.6 km

12.2 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,070 m)

Lowest point (780 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

12°C

7°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

March 29, 2025,Le plateau de Brénod ☁️🌬️🧀🌲

A great loop starting from Hauteville-Lompnes, along a varied and little-used route on Saturday, March 29th. The weather conditions may have contributed to this: cool weather and a strong north wind in the late morning, but the forest limited exposure.
The unpaved sections of the first half are very smooth, with no mud. However, the second part is more complicated: …

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