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Col des Fosses (745 m) – Lac d'Ambléon loop from Groslée

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Col des Fosses (745 m) – Lac d'Ambléon loop from Groslée

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Col des Fosses (745 m) – Lac d'Ambléon loop from Groslée

03:09

46.8km

680m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 34.8 km for 383 m

After 35.6 km for 123 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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14.0 km

Col des Fosses (745 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Pass accessible from Appregnin or Lhuis, located at an altitude of 745 m.

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15.3 km

Lac d'Ambléon

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A small altitude lake in the heart of Bugey. Easily accessible: on the roadside.

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26.9 km

Four banal Saint-Bois

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Can be used as a shelter and bivouac.

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29.8 km

Premeyzel, Church Square with Historic Fire Station

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The small village of Premeyzel lies sleepily in the hills above the Rhone and can be nicely integrated into a bike tour. There is a very old fire station from …

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35.7 km

Glandieu Waterfall

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Very pretty waterfall, and pleasant shade in the summer.
Quite close (5 min) to the ViaRhona

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40.1 km

Riverside rest area on the Rhone

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Shady lawn, picnic areas and rubbish bins (on the side that does not face the Rhone). toilets nearby

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43.8 km

Scenic Views Along the Rhône in the Haut-Rhône National Nature Reserve

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A beautiful part of the Via Rhôna which crosses the National Nature Reserve of the French Haut-Rhône.

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45.9 km

Viewpoint

46.3 km

Measuring rod for the Rhône level

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A height gauge that allows you to realize the possible water level of the river.

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46.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.3 km

6.11 km

406 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.5 km

5.23 km

105 m

Elevation

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Friday 3 July

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Col des Fosses (745 m) – Lac d'Ambléon loop from Groslée

Col des Fosses (745 m)

Lac d'Ambléon

Four banal Saint-Bois

Premeyzel, Church Square with Historic Fire Station

Glandieu Waterfall

Riverside rest area on the Rhone

Scenic Views Along the Rhône in the Haut-Rhône National Nature Reserve

Measuring rod for the Rhône level

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