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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Rhône
Colombier-Saugnieu

Jonage Canal and Grand Large – Le Grand Large loop from Lyon-Saint-Exupéry TGV

Routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Rhône
Colombier-Saugnieu

Jonage Canal and Grand Large – Le Grand Large loop from Lyon-Saint-Exupéry TGV

Hard

2

riders

Jonage Canal and Grand Large – Le Grand Large loop from Lyon-Saint-Exupéry TGV

08:28

141km

1,030m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: September 25, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.52 km for 723 m

Open: • Monday-Friday: 5:30 AM-10:30 PM (otherwise closed) Closed: • Saturday-Sunday

After 3.77 km for 502 m

Open: • Monday-Friday: 5:30 AM-10:30 PM (otherwise closed) Closed: • Saturday-Sunday

After 110 km for 383 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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34.4 km

Étang de Charamel

Lake

35.1 km

Aire protégée du marais de Charamel

Nature Reserve

52.7 km

Étang de Chalignieu

Lake

4

65.7 km

Cave and pond

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A cave, a translucent pond... a small corner of paradise.

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5

95.5 km

The open sea

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Nice view!

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96.5 km

Grand Large

Highlight • Other

Very close to Lyon and accessible by the cycle path along the Rhône. Possible to continue to Miribel Park

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97.8 km

Jonage Canal and Grand Large

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

An excellent gravel trail that runs along the Grand-Large reservoir. The towpath is part of the Via Rhôna.

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99.9 km

Le Grand Large

Highlight • Lake

Flat bike path along the reservoir. Unfortunately, the scenery is a bit boring.

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101 km

Nelson Mandela Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

A beautiful footbridge leads to the towpath. From there, it's a long, straight stretch to the Herbens Bridge. A pleasant walk in good weather.

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107 km

Jonage Canal

Highlight • River

A beautiful section of the VR17 along the canal. A good bike path and perfectly suited for touring.

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114 km

Beautiful view of the Rhône

Highlight • River

The Berges du Rhône greenway offers superb views of the river, particularly from certain elevated points. As you walk along this shaded path, ideal for cycling or simply relaxing, you …

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141 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

59.0 km

38.5 km

28.3 km

10.7 km

4.13 km

363 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

59.6 km

42.8 km

19.1 km

19.0 km

363 m

181 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Wednesday 21 October

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