After a departure from la Plastic vallée in Arbent, the circuit starts with a climb to the high valleys of the Jura. It continues towards the territory of Valromey-Retord through the Michaille valley. The route then goes around the Grand Colombier mountain and then joins Culoz by le Col de la Biche. The climb up the slopes of Valromey in Hauteville Lompnes marks the end of the stage.