Col du Nivollet – Allymes Castle loop from Ambérieu-en-Bugey

Col du Nivollet – Allymes Castle loop from Ambérieu-en-Bugey

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Col du Nivollet – Allymes Castle loop from Ambérieu-en-Bugey

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54.0km

1,250m

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Hard road ride. Very 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: August 22, 2026

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18.4 km

Col du Nivollet

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A 5.9 km ascent with an average gradient of 5.3%

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24.1 km

Col de Montgriffon (770 m)

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Pass in the town of Montgriffon at 770 m altitude.

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24.7 km

Montgriffon Church and Water Point

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You will find a drinking water point on the low wall in front of the Church

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24.8 km

Montée vers Montgriffon

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A little less than 3 km at 7-10% from Les Pézières.

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27.5 km

Stele commemorating the first Maquis de l'Ain headquarters

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June 10, 1943
"The CAPTAIN", this is how we now call Henri PETIT, will group first, for lack of financial means, only the refractory in difficult situation. Those whose idleness, …

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38.4 km

Climb to Angrières

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Climb starting as soon as you leave Saint Rambert, steeper gradients and rough surface to start but becomes more favourable as you approach Angrières. Very calm and traffic light, I …

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44.1 km

Le Golet (649 m)

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Officially referenced pass, its 2 sides are: Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey and Ambérieu-en-Bugey.

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45.6 km

Allymes Castle

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Allymes Castle is the only example of a medieval fortress in Bugey. Overlooking Ambérieu-en-Bugey, it is built on a mountain 650 meters above sea level. Its geographical location offers a …

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