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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Rhône
Colombier-Saugnieu

Jonage Canal and Grand Large – Le Grand Large loop from Lyon-Saint-Exupéry TGV

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Rhône
Colombier-Saugnieu

Jonage Canal and Grand Large – Le Grand Large loop from Lyon-Saint-Exupéry TGV

Moderate

4

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Jonage Canal and Grand Large – Le Grand Large loop from Lyon-Saint-Exupéry TGV

04:17

71.8km

300m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

18.6 km

Ain/Rhône confluence

Highlight • Other

Small beaches, great view

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2

31.5 km

Gravel along the Canal de Jonage

Highlight (Segment) • Other

partly in the shade, fine gravel

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3

35.9 km

Herbens Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Tour of the Allivoz lake

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4

36.2 km

Jonage Canal and Grand Large

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

An excellent gravel trail that runs along the Grand-Large reservoir. The towpath is part of the Via Rhôna.

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5

38.3 km

Le Grand Large

Highlight • Lake

Flat bike path along the reservoir. Unfortunately, the scenery is a bit boring.

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6

39.7 km

Nelson Mandela Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

A beautiful footbridge leads to the towpath. From there, it's a long, straight stretch to the Herbens Bridge. A pleasant walk in good weather.

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43.4 km

La Rize

Lake

8

57.8 km

The Pier

Highlight • Other

Very beautiful view of the lake with its sailboats.

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9

59.3 km

Panorama of Le Grand Large

Highlight • Lake

Take a break at the edge of this 160-hectare body of water and admire the yachts and boats. A quiet place to enjoy the lake and relax on your walk.

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66.9 km

Parc du Château

Forest

B

71.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.5 km

17.2 km

15.9 km

5.37 km

4.25 km

717 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.3 km

16.4 km

5.80 km

796 m

399 m

194 m

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Lowest point (170 m)

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Saturday 18 July

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