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The dinosaur loop

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The dinosaur loop

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The dinosaur loop

04:15

14.6km

410m

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This approximately 14-kilometer loop is an ideal family hike. It combines history, paleontology, and scenic beauty. From La Plagne, near Dinoplagne, you can decide to start by visiting the world's largest sauropod trail (open only from April to October - €12 admission). You can also decide to book this scientific…

by Ain Tourisme

Last updated: May 19, 2025

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After 12.1 km for 191 m

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Plagne

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This village is not to be confused with La Plagne, which is a ski resort. It was created in 1845 at the same time as the hamlet of Tré-Montréal. These …

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Stèle du Maquis

Memorial

6.25 km

Lake Genin

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Nicknamed the little Canada of Haut-Bugey, this mountain lake, with its alpine firs and turquoise waters, is an ideal destination in the Ain for a bike ride. At 850 meters …

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Dinoplagne

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This paleontological site was discovered in 2009. It houses the longest sauropod footprint in the world. These tracks have been protected and showcased under a wooden canopy since 2021.

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.40 km

3.28 km

1.49 km

823 m

637 m

Surfaces

8.04 km

2.59 km

2.48 km

637 m

634 m

234 m

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June 21, 2024

This approximately 14-kilometer loop is an ideal family hike. It combines history, paleontology, and scenic beauty. From La Plagne, near Dinoplagne, you can decide to start by visiting the world's largest sauropod trail (open only from April to October - €12 admission). You can also decide to book this

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The dinosaur loop

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Lake Genin

Dinoplagne

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