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Chaley walks
The Rocher du Grand Sangle
Visorando Member
6.22 mi
+1,762 ft
-1,759 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Chaley (Ain)
Starting from Chaley, in the Albarine valley, climb to the top of the Rocher du Grand Sangle, which offers a beautiful view of the gorges.
There is a longer but more difficult loop that I have unpublished , which can be seen here, with the latest review
Rocher du Grand Sangle loop starting from Chaley
9.37 mi
+2,159 ft
-2,152 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Chaley (Ain)
From Chaley, I suggest a beautiful route overlooking the Albarine Valley: the ascent is via the Combe Suzaire, then the route joins the Rocher du Grand Sangle plateau, where there are some beautiful views. The return leg goes through a combe towards the hamlet of La Charabotte, then continues pleasantly near the Albarine River.
There are two difficult sections:- after the point (3), the path is a little chaotic, - between points (7) and (10), the route is not always obvious and there are a few sudden drops to the edge of cliffs.
Visorando app recommended
Overlooking the Gorges de l'Albarine: Lacoux - Nantuy
11.41 mi
+1,647 ft
-1,640 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Hauteville-Lompnes (Ain)
This hike takes you on a loop through the heart of the Bugey region around Hauteville-Lompnes, on the edge of the plateau overlooking the Gorges de l'Albarine, with relatively little elevation gain.
Circular: Le Chanay - Argis - Évosges
7.24 mi
+1,818 ft
-1,821 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Tenay (Ain)
Circular on the Évosges plateau allowing you to discover three villages, with many sections in the woods and others in the middle of pastures. The pretty path that climbs from Argis takes you under the Roche de Narse.
Circular loop on the Jargoy plateau
4.59 mi
+719 ft
-719 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Évosges (Ain)
Circular hike starting from the small village of Évosges. Easy hike on a well-maintained path between forests and pastures, with just one slightly steep descent coming down from the plateau (3). A few viewpoints.
Circular de la Croix d'Évosges
3.96 mi
+266 ft
-285 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Évosges (Ain)
A pretty little circular loop starting from Étang Buinand and leading to the cliff edges of the Évosges plateau, where you can enjoy superb views of the Albarine valley and the circular village of Oncieu.
Sentier de la Mémoire (Memory Trail) in Évosges
5.66 mi
+843 ft
-837 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Évosges (Ain)
A hike of mainly historical interest: the route is dotted with information panels about the life and fate of resistance fighters from the Ain maquis who were hiding around Évosges No viewpoints, paths mainly in the forest, with some sections on roads.
Vaux marsh from the heights of Nantuy
7.22 mi
+591 ft
-568 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Hauteville-Lompnes (Ain)
A double circular loop on trails with very different atmospheres. On the heights of Nantuy, beautiful paths through the woods, a short challenging section to reach the top of the Charabotte waterfall and its viewpoint, then a pleasant and relaxing section to discover the Marais de Vaux Nature Reserve with its footbridges.
Évosges / Oncieu
14.37 mi
+3,392 ft
-3,396 ft
9h 35
Difficult
Departure from Argis (Ain)
Setting out to do the "Plateau de Jargoy Village d'Oncieu" hike described by Chassaignon, we got it wrong at the start, which shortened the route. In the end, having arrived ahead of schedule, we looked for where the "correct" start point was... and set off again for another go.
Loop trail around the Jargoy plateau
10.89 mi
+2,425 ft
-2,425 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Argis (Ain)
Steep hike offering superb views of the Jargoy plateau and the village of Oncieu.
Suerme plateau from Argis
7.99 mi
+1,768 ft
-1,759 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Argis (Ain)
From Argis, a beautiful, easy climb to the Suerme Plateau. Beautiful unobstructed views along almost the entire route, over the Albarine valley and gorges to the north, east and south, and to the west over the Ain plain.
Update: see reviews dated 02/06/2025 and 25/02/2026 and the description between (10) and (11)
From Étang des Lésines to the Planachat ridges at La Praille
14.28 mi
+2,612 ft
-2,612 ft
8h 50
Difficult
Departure from Hauteville-Lompnes (Ain)
This is a large circular that allows you to discover the different environments of the Bugiste region. Part of it is dedicated to the Lésines lake and the Marais de Vaux marsh, which can be crossed thanks to the facilities provided. The main part runs along the ridges above Cormaranche, with the climb to Golet Marmier and Planachat, the crossing from Col de la Clye to Col de la Rochette via Gigimont, then the climb to Haiea d'Amont and Cornillon. The descent passes through Notre-Dame de Mazières and Trou de la Marmite.
The Marais de Vaux and the Charabotte Waterfall
8.75 mi
+479 ft
-469 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Hauteville-Lompnes (Ain)
A short walk around the Marais de Vaux lake and its wetlands with the opportunity to admire the Charabotte waterfall.
Tenay fresco walk
0.53 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
0h 15
Easy
Departure from Tenay (Ain)
A very short walk to discover the murals in the village of Tenay, which are very recent. At the time of our visit, some of them will only be finished in time for the village festival on 10 September 2022.
Le Château Narteau depuis Tenay
Association / Club / Walk leader
2.44 mi
+1,414 ft
-1,404 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Tenay (Ain)
Sommet immanquable de la vallée de l’Albarine, Château Narteau est la belle pyramide rocheuse qui domine Tenay avec ses 746 m. L’accès au sommet rocheux peut se faire depuis le parking de la via ferrata d'Hostiaz mais une belle randonnée consiste à faire le tour de Château Narteau depuis Tenay en montant par le sentier du Cordaret et descendant par le chemin du facteur.
Tour du plateau d'Hostiaz à partir de Tenay
11.02 mi
+3,202 ft
-3,202 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Tenay (Ain)
Le parcours, proposé en quasi boucle, permet de réaliser un bon tour sur le plateau d'Hostiaz avec un point de départ en fond de vallée à Tenay. De très jolies prairies (surtout au printemps) et de nombreux points de vue sur la vallée de l'Albarine et de la Cluse des Hôpitaux sont les points forts de la randonnée.
Hostiaz plateau from Tenay
7.17 mi
+2,375 ft
-2,352 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Tenay (Ain)
A double circular hike to reach the Hostiaz Plateau from Tenay. The first circular route goes around the Château Narteau cliff, taking steep paths. The second circular route runs along the top of the plateau's cliffs, offering beautiful views of the Albarine valley.
Tour of the cathedral from Oncieu
6.46 mi
+1,421 ft
-1,414 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Oncieu (Ain)
A very pretty, shaded route that follows the valley carved out by the Ruisseau du Buinand stream, then goes around the summit of La Cathédrale via Résinand to La Croix d'Évosges, with a magnificent view of the circular village of Oncieu.
Descent to Oncieu via the Facteur route.
The Malaval farm and Crêt Maréta, starting from Aranc
9.52 mi
+1,752 ft
-1,755 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Aranc (Ain)
A circular route mainly through woodland and off the marked trail. A route offering a high-up view of the En Jarine marsh, a section along the Malaval (or Mandorne) leat, a walk through the hamlet of Les Pézières (Maquis memorial and viewpoint at the Ferme des Gorges), the Ferme du Marchat, then a return via the Crêt de Maréta and the Trois Croix site. Numerous small red, green and yellow signposts for the local routes along the route.
