Canal de Savières Road – ViaRhôna loop from Culoz

Canal de Savières Road – ViaRhôna loop from Culoz

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Canal de Savières Road – ViaRhôna loop from Culoz

02:28

38.1km

410m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: August 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 2.87 km for 31 m

After 35.5 km for 31 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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114 m

Culoz station

Highlight • Rest Area

Culoz station is served daily by numerous regional trains (TER) from the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It marks the arrival point of the Grandes Traversées du Jura (Great Crossings of the Jura).

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1.98 km

Culoz

Highlight • Settlement

The valley town on the way to the biggest climb in the region - the Grand Colombier!

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5.02 km

View of the Rhône emerging from the Jura

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.32 km

Canal de Savières Road

Highlight • River

Along the Via Rhôna, take the time to enjoy the pretty little village of Chanaz.

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10.6 km

Savières Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very pretty single track along the water

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28.9 km

ViaRhôna

Highlight • Cycleway

it's driving quietly, no traffic

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29.5 km

Lavours Dam

Highlight • Monument

The Lavours dam, located next to the town of the same name, crosses the Rhône. You can walk around the dam and the islands between which it extends.

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30.5 km

Islands Campsite – Chanaz

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautifully located and idyllic accommodation. The town of Chanaz on the canal between the Rhône and Lac du Bourget is also very charming.

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38.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.3 km

10.9 km

5.15 km

1.50 km

1.25 km

787 m

264 m

Surfaces

23.1 km

10.5 km

2.64 km

1.71 km

197 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

13°C

8°C

92 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

September 6, 2021,von See zu See

Via Rhona clearly the blandest part of the tour. Along a canal around the northern end of the mountain on a dreamy little road, then up and on through the flat high valley back to the last descent behind La Tour.
Beautiful foothills in the best weather

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