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Nantua
Cerdon

Ambronay Abbey – Allymes Castle loop from Mérignat

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Road cycling routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Nantua
Cerdon

Ambronay Abbey – Allymes Castle loop from Mérignat

Hard

12

riders

Ambronay Abbey – Allymes Castle loop from Mérignat

04:01

65.9km

1,460m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.9 km for 134 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

9.54 km

Church

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2

20.9 km

Ambronay Abbey

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Notre-Dame d'Ambronay abbey is a Benedictine abbey, founded in the 11th century by Barnard de Romans, which stands in the town of Ambronay.

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3

36.0 km

Allymes Castle

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Allymes Castle is the only example of a medieval fortress in Bugey. Overlooking Ambérieu-en-Bugey, it is built on a mountain 650 meters above sea level. Its geographical location offers a …

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37.6 km

Le Golet (649 m)

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Officially referenced pass, its 2 sides are: Saint-Rambert-en-Bugey and Ambérieu-en-Bugey.

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39.3 km

Climb to Angrières

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Climb starting as soon as you leave Saint Rambert, steeper gradients and rough surface to start but becomes more favourable as you approach Angrières. Very calm and traffic light, I …

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45.2 km

Col du Montgriffon

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Nice climb, steady with some steeper pitches. Cool in the mornings due to west facing and not lots of traffic.

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7

53.0 km

Montgriffon Church and Water Point

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You will find a drinking water point on the low wall in front of the Church

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61.8 km

Col de Montratier (500 m)

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B

65.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.2 km

2.61 km

1.18 km

908 m

852 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.1 km

20.7 km

707 m

233 m

160 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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