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The Eilloux waterfall
Tourist office
4.24 mi
+545 ft
-545 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Corbonod (Ain)
This hike will allow you to discover the agricultural landscapes of the commune of Corbonod. With its 100 hectares, the Seyssel vineyard is one of the smallest and oldest AOPs in France (1942). Take advantage of this hike to taste (in moderation) the Molette and Altesse white wines, typical of our region, at our winegrowers' estates. You can also stop at the Eilloux waterfall to enjoy its coolness.
The Bassy washhouse trail
Visorando Member
4.64 mi
+512 ft
-522 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Bassy (Haute-Savoie)
This circular walk, which links the main wash houses in the village, will allow you to discover some of the most beautiful panoramic views of Bassy and Veytrens, with views over the vast agricultural landscape and the Rhône valley.
Seyssel loop
5.74 mi
+866 ft
-866 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Seyssel (Ain)
This loop allows you to enjoy the banks of the Rhône and its history linked to Seyssel. It takes you up high, through hamlets, vineyards and fields, where you can appreciate the beauty of the Rhône valley nestled between the Gros Foug mountain and Mont Colombier.
Le Grand Colombier
7.60 mi
+1,670 ft
-1,690 ft
5 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Corbonod (Ain)
At the southern end of the Jura mountain range. A scenic route from Sur Lyand to Grand Colombier and back via Les Crêtes.
The circular of the Platières
5.97 mi
+899 ft
-883 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Corbonod (Ain)
This moderately difficult route will allow you to discover the forests, ridges and mountain pastures of the Sur-Lyand - Grand Colombier Nordic Domain in their summer colours. Throughout this hike, you will enjoy numerous panoramic views.
Grand Colombier cross
8.01 mi
+1,555 ft
-1,529 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Corbonod (Ain)
A summit and vistas in a site dominated by pastures.
L'Écorche-Bœuf and Col de Richemont circular
6.40 mi
+1,316 ft
-1,306 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Chanay (Ain)
This is a short circular loop on the eastern edge of the Bugey, which allows you to discover a curiosity: arches and a path carved into the rock at Écorche-Bœuf, then a few glimpses of the Alps as you descend from the Col de Richemont.
The Charcoal Burners’ Trail starting from Chanay
5.55 mi
+1,460 ft
-1,460 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Chanay (Ain)
Charcoal burners produced charcoal in the mountains by piling wood into heaps which were then set alight. Part of the wood was consumed as it burned, consuming oxygen, whilst the heat from the wood transformed the rest into charcoal. This process was carried out directly in the forest, as close as possible to the source of the wood. The forests of La Michaille, like many other French forests, supplied this charcoal, which was used until the mid-20th century for heating and cooking.
La Griffe du Diable and the Grand Colombier from La Grange d’en Bas
9.77 mi
+2,398 ft
-2,369 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Brénaz (Ain)
A circular loop starting from the Sur Lyand area, running along the heights between Valromey and the Rhône Valley, and taking in three ridges with splendid views of the Alps: the Griffe du Diable, the Croix du Grand Colombier, and then, after passing through Arvière, the Hergues.
Circular route north of Grand Colombier to admire the Alps and Valromey.
7.16 mi
+1,575 ft
-1,568 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lochieu (Ain)
The Grand Colombier, part of the Jura mountains but located in the department of Ain, was made popular by the Tour de France. This hike, starting from the Chalet d'Arvière, takes you along two parallel ridge paths and past the foot of the Grand Colombier. Magnificent views on all sides.
The wild banks of the Rhône at the start of Challonges
5.58 mi
+771 ft
-778 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Challonges (Haute-Savoie)
June 2026: following rockfalls, the path is closed from ::8::.
This moderately difficult circular route will take you through a particularly wild stretch of the Rhône. However, this section of the Rhône, located upstream of Seyssel, has seen human activity due to the extraction of asphalt and stone from Seyssel.
Chalet d'Arvière - Pont de La Loi
12.36 mi
+1,365 ft
-4,439 ft
6h 50
Very difficult
Departure from Lochieu (Ain)
Open from 1 April to 30 November – subject to snow conditions.
The section from the Chalet d’Arvière to Pont de La Loi is the sixth stage of the six-day walking tour “La GTJ from Mijoux”.
The GR®9 enters the Ain department via Mijoux, before following the spectacular ridges of the Monts-Jura, passing through the Crêt de la Neige, the highest point of the massif. It then descends towards Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, crosses the Retord plateau and then crosses the Grand Colombier. The trail continues its route to Culoz and the Rhône Valley, before leaving the Ain to reach Savoie and continuing southwards.
Chalet d'Arvière - Pont de La Loi
12.35 mi
+1,368 ft
-4,439 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Lochieu (Ain)
Open from 1 April to 30 November ( subject to there being no snow).
The final and sixth stage of the six-day “Grande Traversée du Jura à pied: from La Borne au Lion to Culoz” trek.
The GTJ links Mandeure (Doubs) to Culoz (Ain) in 15 to 20 days, crossing the Jura Mountains and the Haut-Jura Regional Nature Park. The route suggested here corresponds to the second half of the itinerary.
Le Grand Colombier with return via the Griffe du Diable ridge
9.11 mi
+1,785 ft
-1,772 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Lochieu (Ain)
To complete the hike (Le Grand Colombier from the lodge d'Arvière n°1241202), you can extend it from the pass by returning via the Griffe du Diable and Grange d'en Bas ridges.
This trail is less frequented than the one leading to the cross and then to Le Grand Colombier itself, offering you more distant views.
Best done in good weather without snow, this trail seems less suitable for snowshoes.
Le Grand Colombier from the Arvière lodge
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.69 mi
+1,542 ft
-1,535 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Lochieu (Ain)
Hike from the Chalet d'Arvières with a gradual, shaded climb to the Col de Charbemènes. Then follow the marked trail, which will take you to the Grand Colombier at 1,525 m in about an hour. You will then have a magnificent view of the Alps, Mont Blanc, Lac du Bourget, the Rhône, and more.
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