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La Balme Caves – Hières-sur-Amby village loop from Hières-sur-Amby

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La Balme Caves – Hières-sur-Amby village loop from Hières-sur-Amby

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La Balme Caves – Hières-sur-Amby village loop from Hières-sur-Amby

02:00

33.9km

160m

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: August 16, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.78 km for 164 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.90 km

Fiery red poppy

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On the fields, the poppy blooms fiery red and sets colorful accents.

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9.54 km

⭐️🐷 La Balme-les-Grottes

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The small town to which the grotto belongs.

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9.74 km

In the caves of La Balme one can look back on a long history: Various archaeological finds indicate that the caves were already inhabited by people at the end of the Bronze Age. Later, in the 9th and 14th centuries, two chapels were built at its entrance. During the 18th century, rumors spread that a famous French smuggler was hiding in the grotto. Visitors can explore the caves on their own along a paved path about a kilometer long. Guided tours are also available on request.

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9.86 km

Caves Chapel

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Small chapel from 1310. The one at the entrance to the grotto is very impressive.

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20.5 km

Hières-sur-Amby village

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The origins of Hières-sur-Amby, like so many towns in this region, can be found in the Gallo-Roman period. This is evidenced, among other things, by an archaeological excavation site on the high plateau south-east of the village. Unfortunately, this can only be reached by bike via detours. A short hike up the steep climb is worthwhile, however, because the view from the plateau over the Rhone Valley is phenomenal.

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27.8 km

Étang du Peillard

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Discover here a pretty little pond with a beautiful diversity of dragonflies.

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33.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

11.9 km

3.61 km

270 m

Surfaces

27.3 km

3.46 km

3.07 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 29 August

30°C

18°C

23 %

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La Balme Caves – Hières-sur-Amby village loop from Hières-sur-Amby

Fiery red poppy

⭐️🐷 La Balme-les-Grottes

La Balme Caves

Caves Chapel

Hières-sur-Amby village

Étang du Peillard

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