Lake Barterand – Belley loop from Artemare

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38.9km

300m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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 14, 2026

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686 m

View of Machuraz Castle

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The castle of Machuraz - locally sometimes called castle of Artemare - is a 16th century castle remodeled in the 19th century by Benoît-Joseph Chatron, which stands at a place called Machuraz in the commune of Vieu in the department of Ain et the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It succeeded an old fortified house which itself replaced an old barn and a tower attached subsequently to it.

The entire estate and the castle in its entirety, the gates, the outbuildings, the stables, the cellar, the north staircase and its fountain, the house, the vegetable garden, the park gate are the subject of registration in the title of historical monuments by decree of November 6, 2006.

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Sculptures of Vongnes

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In the village of Vongnes, there are magnificent sculptures in the green and flowery park.

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Lake Barterand

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This natural lake is located at the foot of the Grand Colombier in the commune of Pollieu. This site, popular with fishermen, also has supervised and paid swimming in summer. There is also a small refreshment bar for a pleasant break.

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