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Big bike ride in the Ain

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes,France

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Whether you're a fan of leisurely strolls or sporting challenges, Ain's great cycling trails offer you a multitude of opportunities to explore the region and its horizons at your own pace.

Cross the borders of the Ain with ViaRhôna® to the east or the Voie Bleue® to the west, two major signposted, equipped and safe cycle routes. As you cycle along the banks of the Rhône and Saône rivers, you'll discover the richness of the local heritage and the diversity of the landscapes that surround you.

You can also enjoy a unique experience in the heart of the Jura mountains by cycling the Grande Traversée du Jura. Easily accessible by train from the TER station at Culoz and the TGV station at Valserhône, this 377 km itinerary invites you to explore signposted paths through the mountains, forests and villages of the Ain region.

All the major cycling routes in Ain are available on thefree Ain-Outdoor app: choose your route, get on your bike and enjoy the ride in visual or voice mode (downloadable GPX track).

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The most beautiful bicycle tours in the Ain

Road Cycling · Ain
Boucle des 40 cols by bike in Ain by Daniel Bernard
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
2
664.1 km
50:12 h
16,590 m
16,590 m
Stage by stage or over several days, discover this reference Grande Boucle to complete independently that places Ain at the summit of road cycling!
Aintourisme
Saint-Gingolf, starting point of the Via Rhôna
Bikepacking · France
ViaRhôna, along the Rhône by bike
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate Multi-day route
1
775.5 km
54:30 h
1,263 m
1,613 m
The ViaRhôna cycle route leads tourists from all horizons, from the Alpine mountains to the beaches of the Camargue. Stretching 815 km (not counting the round trip between Beaucaire and Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône) and mostly located near the Rhône, it offers cyclists a variety of exceptional landscapes!
ViaRhôna - A cycling route alongside the river Rhône
Bikepacking · France
La Voie Bleue Moselle-Saône by bike
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
685 km
47:19 h
501 m
491 m
Sunday cyclists, two-wheel enthusiasts, fans of great adventures or simply looking for an escape on your bike: head for La Voie Bleue® to change gears! 
Burgundy-Franche-Comté
Culoz from the Grand Colombier
Mountain Biking · Jura Mountains
Grandes Traversées du Jura (GTJ) : Mountain bike road from Mandeure to Culoz via Plateau d'Hauteville
Toprecommended route Difficulty S1 difficult
413.1 km
6:00 h
7,600 m
7,600 m
The Grande Traversée du Jura by mountain bike allows you to discover the Jura Mountains over nearly 400 km: this route is a little easier than the variant passing through the Grand Colombier.
Bugey Sud Grand Colombier Tourisme
Bikepacking · Jura Mountains
The Great Crossing of the Jura (GTJ) by bike
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate Multi-day route
374.2 km
26:49 h
5,322 m
5,406 m
The Great Crossing of the Jura by bike extends over 360 km across the Jura Mountains and the Haut Jura Regional Natural Park. It allows you to pass through many villages and emblematic towns of the area, such as Morteau, Pontarlier, Mouthe, and Bellegarde-sur-Valserine.
Grande Traversée du Jura
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De groene weg naar de Middellandse Zee by Bernard
November 10, 2023 · Community
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ViaRhôna, along the Rhône by bike by Anaïs
April 27, 2023 · Outdooractive Editors
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