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Mountain bike loop 6 Les Enfants du Marais (The Children of the Marshland)

Mountain Biking · L'Ain

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Circuit from Belley, crossing Furans in the hamlet of Thoys then Arbignieu, Saint-Bois, Conzieu and Colomieu, before coming down to Belley, by Boissieu and Les Baraques.
Follow the red signs number 6.

moderate

Distance 40.8 km

5:00 h

775 m

447 m

Interesting points: Veyrin's oven and Sillignieu's fountain, Conzieu's church nominated as a historical monument and the lake of Aboréaz where the movie " Les enfants du marais" (the children of the marshland) was shot.

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Office de Tourisme Bugey Sud Grand Colombier

Update: November 03, 2021

Difficulty

S1 moderate

Technique

Stamina

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Highest point

392 m

Lowest point

226 m

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Rest Stop

Sweet Home Hotel
Hôtel Sweet Home

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APIDAE tourism data updated on 08/06/2021 by "Office de Tourisme Bugey Sud Grand Colombier".
Spotted an error? Write to e.bebi@bugeysud-tourisme.fr with the following information:
File name: Circuit VTT 6 Les Enfants du Marais | Record identifier: 527368 | URL (link) for this Outdooractive page.

Start

Le départ est situé devant la Maison St Anthelme, rue Sainte Marie à Belley (286 m)

Coordinates:

45.757041, 5.690884

DMS

45°45'25.3"N 5°41'27.2"E

UTM

31T 709269 5070575

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Destination

L'arrivée est située devant la Maison St Anthelme, rue Sainte Marie à Belley

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all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Getting there

Parking

Coordinates

45.757041, 5.690884

DMS

45°45'25.3"N 5°41'27.2"E

UTM

31T 709269 5070575

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Equipment

Basic Equipment for Mountain Biking

Cycling helmet
Cycling gloves
Sturdy, comfortable and preferably waterproof footwear
Layered, moisture wicking clothing
Rucksack (with rain cover)
Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket)
Sunglasses
Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
Cell phone
Cash
Navigation equipment / map and compass

Technical Equipment for Mountain Biking

Air pump or CO2 pump including cartridges
Puncture repair kit
Replacement inner tube
Tire levers
Chain tool
Hex keys
Phone / device holder as required
Bike lock as required
Where applicable, the bike must meet requirements for road use by having a bell, front and rear lamps and spoke reflectors

The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.

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Difficulty

S1 moderate

Distance

40.8 km

Duration

5:00 h

Ascent

775 m

Descent

447 m

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