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Cressin-Rochefort walks
Lake Barterand
Visorando Member
5.10 mi
+1,145 ft
-1,119 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Cressin-Rochefort (Ain)
A peaceful hike on the border between Ain and Savoie. From the start, there is a beautiful view of the Rhône riverbed. Further on, you will see Lac de Barterand, bordered by unexpected sculptures in the rock. A short climb towards the flag reveals a beautiful view of the lake.
Route of the wine-growing villages of Bugey, starting from Lac du Lit au Roi.
26.06 mi
+1,745 ft
-1,762 ft
4 hrs
Easy
Departure from Cressin-Rochefort (Ain)
Starting from Lac du Lit au Roi, passing by Lac de Barterand and then through the wine-growing villages of Bugey, Flaxieu, Pollieu, Vongnes, Ceyzerieu and its hamlets, and Saint-Martin de Bavel.Views of the Grand Colombier and the Lavours marshes.Circular with return to Lac du Lit du Roi for a quick dip.
The Mountain of Parves
6.97 mi
+1,329 ft
-1,302 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Parves (Ain)
Parves and a few other villages are nestled between the old Rhône and the canal (actually the canalised Rhône): you could say that this area forms an island. The suggested walk takes place at low altitude through woods, forests, agricultural landscapes, villages and hamlets that have preserved or enhanced the typical buildings of the Bugey region. There is also a beautiful view of the Savoyard foothills.
Lucey and Jongieux circuit
7.64 mi
+1,129 ft
-1,129 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Lucey (Savoie) (Savoie)
This circuit runs along a sunny hillside. It takes you to the heritage sites of the commune of Lucey and offers a beautiful view of the Jongieux vineyards dominated by the Saint-Romain Chapel.
Mont Landard circuit
3.97 mi
+719 ft
-725 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Curtille (Savoie)
An easy walk in the Savoyard foothills starting from the curious Church of Saint-Pierre-de-Curtille.
The walk provides access to a pretty viewpoint over the Rhône river developments.
Mont Landard
8.27 mi
+1,558 ft
-1,545 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Chanaz (Savoie)
A pleasant, easy hike through the Mont Landard forest and the Montagnin vineyards.
Circuit from Pierre Noire to Chanaz
2.54 mi
+646 ft
-646 ft
1h 45
Moderate
Departure from Chanaz (Savoie)
A short walk for a half-day outing from the tourist village of Chanaz. In the village, directional signs clearly indicate the Circuit de Pierre Noire.
Lovely viewpoint over the village and its canal, the Rhône river developments, Mont Colombier, etc.
From Chanaz to Vions or from the Rhône to the Commanderie
7.77 mi
+453 ft
-453 ft
4h 00
Easy
Departure from Chanaz (Savoie)
An autumn walk in the Avant Pays Savoyard, to see something other than mountains, even if Mont Colombier is omnipresent throughout the hike.
Chanaz - Pomey circular
5.02 mi
+1,155 ft
-1,145 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Chanaz (Savoie)
An easy walk with beautiful views of Chanaz, then Lac du Bourget on the Chemin de Pomey.
The Lac de Barterand circular from Vongnes
8.50 mi
+1,083 ft
-1,070 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Vongnes (Ain)
An easy route to discover the Bas Bugey. Pass by Lac de Barterand, a small, refreshing lake (fishing and swimming), Marignieu with its wines, honey and an almost 800-year-old chestnut tree, and the nearby Marais de Lavours with its discovery trail. Not forgetting Vongnes, its Bugiste wine cellar and the Ecomuseum on the trades of the vine and wine.
In the woods and vineyards between Vongnes and Marignieu
5.21 mi
+679 ft
-673 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Vongnes (Ain)
An easy walk through the woods, the Bugey vineyards and a few historic sites. Suitable for all seasons, but watch out for muddy paths or those that turn into streams after heavy rain. Discover the Chautagne plain and the Lavours Marshes, the Marignieu oak, planted in 1448, as well as the Caveau Bugiste and its small museum of wine-making trades. Wide paths with no difficulty or steep gradients, except where mud or streams have taken over certain sections of the path.
Mont de la Charvaz circular route from Ontex
5.84 mi
+1,847 ft
-1,850 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Ontex (Savoie)
Mont de la Charvaz can be climbed from various sides. Here is a circular route offering a variety of routes from Ontex: ascent via La Cauche and the western slope, and a more direct descent via the mountain itself.
Loop around Jongieux
6.60 mi
+1,106 ft
-1,119 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Jongieux (Savoie)
Tour of the vineyards of the Savoyard hinterland.
Circuit around Mont Landard from Jongieux
10.63 mi
+1,804 ft
-1,821 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Jongieux (Savoie)
A pleasant route starting from Jongieux, alternating between sections through the vineyards of the Savoyan foothills and through woodland, culminating in a route around Mont Landard and its viewpoint overlooking Saint-Pierre-de-Curtille.
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