The dinosaur loop

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The dinosaur loop

Moderate

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The dinosaur loop

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14.6km

410m

Hiking

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 11.6 km for 418 m

After 12.1 km for 191 m

After 13.1 km for 33 m

Waypoints

Start point

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220 m

Plagne

Highlight • Settlement

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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3.17 km

Stèle du Maquis

Memorial

6.25 km

Lake Genin

Highlight • Lake

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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13.4 km

Dinoplagne

Highlight • Museum

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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14.6 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.58 km

3.23 km

1.34 km

860 m

642 m

Surfaces

8.12 km

2.59 km

2.48 km

642 m

599 m

211 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Tuesday 20 October

11°C

3°C

98 %

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Comments

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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