Circuit l’Ain à vélo n° 7 – On the water route
01450 Cerdon
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Cycling and MTB trails

Circuit l’Ain à vélo n° 7 – On the water route

Along the Ain gorges, in the Oignin valley and passing through the Cerdon retreat, the Route de l'Eau takes you on a journey through the history of water... A walk against the current that will require some effort on the côte de Sonthonnax...
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Description

Rafts have been used on the River Ain since prehistoric times to transport stone, wine from the hillsides and, above all, wood from the Jura. With the rise of the city of Lyon, traffic intensified and trade flourished from the 14th to the 18th century. Today, the river is used to generate electricity, as witnessed by the Cize-Bolozon and Allement dams. The same hydraulic power was used in Cerdon, where the Goy family set up a copperworks in 1854.

The Ain cycling loops are currently being redesigned, and new signposting will follow.

Details

  • Duration: 4h
  • Level: black
  • Distance: 48km
  • Positive elevation gain: m850

Welcoming of pets

  • Non communiqué

Openings

  • JEUDI
  • LUNDI
  • MARDI
  • SAMEDI
  • DIMANCHE
  • MERCREDI
  • VENDREDI

Services and comforts

Activities

  • Cycling sports
  • Cycle tourism route
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