La Balme Caves – La Tuille Pond loop from Vertrieu
La Balme Caves – La Tuille Pond loop from Vertrieu
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La Balme Caves – La Tuille Pond loop from Vertrieu
02:10
51.6km
270m
Road cycling
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 12, 2026
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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable
Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.
After 3.18 km for 254 m
After 45.3 km for 153 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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4.78 km
La Balme Caves
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18.8 km
Étang de la Tuille
Lake
19.1 km
La Tuille Pond
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In the 19th century, limestone mining and agriculture were the main activities. At this time, the village became a place of stay for many painters seduced by the light and the landscapes (in particular the Vanne d'Optevoz represented in numerous paintings).
Source: Optevoz website
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19.7 km
Lavoir d'Optevoz
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32.1 km
Rond point du petit train
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32.5 km
Many restaurants open on Sundays
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32.5 km
Vallée Bleue Lake
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Lake on the Haut Rhône with rental of mountain bikes, water pedals, go-karts, stand up paddle, boats with and without a license, jet ski, mini golf, tourist steam train and bike rails, inflatable games, pony rides , flyboard, bicycle repair workshop, treetop course, permanent orienteering course.
Restaurants. Aquapark with heated swimming pool, slide. Green spaces, fishing pond, picnic areas. 3* campsite with mobile home rentals and campervan service area in season, stopover gîte.
Source: Isère Tourism
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46.6 km
Montée vers le col de Portes
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51.6 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
38.3 km
9.10 km
2.25 km
1.35 km
498 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
47.0 km
4.13 km
261 m
146 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (320 m)
Lowest point (200 m)
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Friday 10 July
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