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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Nantua
Saint-Germain-De-Joux

Col de Bérentin – Cuvéry Pass loop from Saint-Germain-de-Joux

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Nantua
Saint-Germain-De-Joux

Col de Bérentin – Cuvéry Pass loop from Saint-Germain-de-Joux

Hard

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Col de Bérentin – Cuvéry Pass loop from Saint-Germain-de-Joux

04:34

63.8km

1,290m

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: June 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura

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Start point

Parking

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18.5 km

Descent into the valley with tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

I wasn't sure at first because a mountain bike highlight said the road was closed.
Fortunately, that's not the case, it's a very fast descent, even downhill in the tunnel. Some beautiful views of the valley.

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23.6 km

Strassenkreuz in Poizat

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Beautiful cross in the middle of the street

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28.9 km

Col de Bérentin

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Small pass in the Jura between Saint-Germain-de-Joux and Valromey.

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34.4 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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37.8 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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55.0 km

Stone Bridge

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From this bridge, you have an absolutely incredible view overlooking the Valserine gorges. If you are prone to vertigo, do not go near the edge.

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55.0 km

Valserine Gorges

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The Pierres Bridge spans the gorges of the Valserine river here.

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63.5 km

Saint-Germain-de-Joux

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Nestled in the Semine valley, Saint-Germain-de-Joux offers a preserved natural setting. Don't miss the Giant's Kettles, these rock formations carved by water, accessible from the village.

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63.8 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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41.5 km

19.2 km

2.12 km

1.03 km

Surfaces

59.6 km

2.72 km

1.03 km

444 m

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Highest point (1,180 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

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Thursday 2 July

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