Vénus hoof – Col de la Cheminée loop from Virieu-le-Grand

Vénus hoof – Col de la Cheminée loop from Virieu-le-Grand

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Vénus hoof – Col de la Cheminée loop from Virieu-le-Grand

03:12

64.9km

950m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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23 m

Formentiaz Orientation Table and View

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Orientation table which overlooks a beautiful viewpoint, accessible during the ascent of the Col de Ballon.

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20.9 km

Champdor Castle

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Beautiful castle in Champdor which sometimes hosts events.

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26.4 km

Church of the Assumption

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Small café open on Sundays just before the church square (to the north).

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31.7 km

Vénus hoof

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to observe at the edge of the chimney pass road ... rare and original flower. She returns every year

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32.2 km

Col de la Cheminée

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Pass without difficulty or real ascent from the Col de Bérentin.

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40.3 km

Departure Col de la Rochette from Ruffieu - Signpost

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Sign indicating the start of the Col de la Rochette from Ruffieu with the altitude of the summit, the average and total elevation, etc.

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64.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.4 km

1.65 km

Surfaces

60.4 km

4.57 km

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

11°C

4°C

89 %

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Vénus hoof – Col de la Cheminée loop from Virieu-le-Grand

Formentiaz Orientation Table and View

Champdor Castle

Church of the Assumption

Vénus hoof

Col de la Cheminée

Departure Col de la Rochette from Ruffieu - Signpost

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