mountain pass
Col du Grand Colombier
A fearsome Jura mountain climb with four different approaches, all featuring extreme gradients up to 22% on narrow forest roads popular with cycling purists.
40 km · about 45 min drive
Rhône-Alpes, France · Europe
Chimilin sits on the route: 5 minutes from Romagnieu, 55km from Lake Annecy.
Chimilin is a town located in Rhône-Alpes, France. With a population of 1,287, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Chimilin sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Chimilin to your route.
Chimilin (French pronunciation: [ʃimilɛ̃]) is a commune in the Isère department in southeastern France.
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Chimilin is located in Rhône-Alpes, France, Europe. The coordinates are 45.5749 latitude, 5.5957 longitude.
Chimilin has a population of approximately 1,287 people, making it a town in France.
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mountain pass
A fearsome Jura mountain climb with four different approaches, all featuring extreme gradients up to 22% on narrow forest roads popular with cycling purists.
40 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Walled medieval weavers' town on a hilltop 35 km from Lyon, its cobbled lanes and stone houses so intact that film crews use it as a ready-made Middle Ages set; try the warm galette pérougienne on the main square.
49 km · about 55 min drive
natural wonder
Europe's purest lake, a dazzling turquoise jewel framed by the French Alps and the charming pastel-hued old town of Annecy.
55 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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