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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Canal de Savières Road – Lavours Dam loop from Chindrieux

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Canal de Savières Road – Lavours Dam loop from Chindrieux

Moderate

5.0

(3)

37

riders

Canal de Savières Road – Lavours Dam loop from Chindrieux

02:39

41.5km

420m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 12.4 km for 33 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

4.24 km

Through a beautiful area

Highlight • Other

A nice section on the VR17.

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2

7.88 km

Forest Road Near the Rhône

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After leaving Colombier, enjoy the ride to the Rhone and along the Rhone. It is 10° warmer down here and for the second time since I left in mid-March, you can feel something like spring. It is April 2nd.

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3

8.30 km

View of the Rhône emerging from the Jura

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

11.6 km

Canal de Savières Road

Highlight • River

Along the Via Rhôna, take the time to enjoy the pretty little village of Chanaz.

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5

12.0 km

Chanaz Mill

Highlight • Monument

It is a superb mill overlooking the village of Chanaz. Dating back to 1868, it has been restored to its original condition and today produces walnut and hazelnut oils in …

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6

13.0 km

Islands Campsite – Chanaz

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautifully located and idyllic accommodation. The town of Chanaz on the canal between the Rhône and Lac du Bourget is also very charming.

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7

13.8 km

View of the Bridge Over the Canal

Highlight • Bridge

8

29.9 km

Lavours Dam

Highlight • Monument

The Lavours dam, located next to the town of the same name, crosses the Rhône. You can walk around the dam and the islands between which it extends.

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B

41.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.8 km

13.6 km

2.32 km

1.91 km

626 m

354 m

Surfaces

37.3 km

3.35 km

626 m

256 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

11°C

6°C

95 %

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