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Sutrieu

Culoz – Belle vue loop from Valromey-sur-Séran

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Road cycling routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Belley
Sutrieu

Culoz – Belle vue loop from Valromey-sur-Séran

Hard

16

riders

Culoz – Belle vue loop from Valromey-sur-Séran

06:38

122km

2,470m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 19.5 km for 23.4 km

Closed: • November-April

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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10.3 km

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 …

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17.7 km

Culoz

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Located at the foot of the Grand Colombier and on the banks of the Rhône, Culoz has great historical wealth. Its first inhabitants populated it in 7600 BC, before passing …

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18.9 km

Belle vue

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View towards the vineyards and Culoz below.

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22.2 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

35.0 km

Col du Grand Colombier

Mountain Pass

6

43.2 km

Virieu-le-Petit

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This small, idyllic village invites you to take a short stop on the strenuous way up. If you want to take a break here and enjoy a little French flair, …

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47.2 km

Belle vue

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Route du Grand Colombier via Artemare. The still gentle slope allows you to enjoy the scenery.

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87.8 km

Alternative à la départementale

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Quiet road offering an alternative to the busy D1504.

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110 km

Col du Ballon

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Little known very quiet 11km climb

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111 km

Col de Ballon (929 m)

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The Col de Ballon is 14.1km long with an average gradient of 5%, although there is a slight descent at the 11th km which reduces the overall average gradient.

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122 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

73.4 km

44.4 km

3.88 km

847 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

120 km

2.05 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,490 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Monday 19 October

13°C

8°C

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