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Dorches (rivière) - Affluent du Rhône walks
L'Écorche-Bœuf and Col de Richemont circular
Visorando member 
10.30 km
+401 m
-398 m
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.
Walks near Dorches (rivière) - Affluent du Rhône
La Ferme du Retord - Giron
Tourist office 25.09 km
+736 m
-998 m
9h 15
Very difficult
Departure from Billiat (Ain)
Accessible from 1 April to 30 November, subject to snow conditions.
Second stage of the GRP® de la Valserine. Starting from the town, the route climbs gradually towards the Plateau de Retord, with a view of the remaining path and, in good weather, a panorama of the Alps. The stage then crosses Giron (1,000 m), the highest commune in the Ain, before reaching Lélex and ending at the Pertes de la Valserine.
Valserhône - La Ferme du Retord
Tourist office 13.55 km
+914 m
-11 m
6h 30
Very difficult
Departure from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine (Ain)
Open from 1 April to 30 November, subject to snow conditions.
Here is a shortened version:
Second stage of the GRP® de la Valserine. Starting from the town, the route climbs gradually towards the Plateau de Retord, with a view of the remaining path and, in good weather, a panorama of the Alps. The stage then crosses Giron (1,000 m), the highest commune in the Ain, before reaching Lélex and ending at the Pertes de la Valserine.
Protected area: dogs and tent camping are prohibited in the Haute Chaîne du Jura National Nature Reserve.