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Gare de Bellegarde walks
Menthières - Valserhône
Tourist office 
17.68 km
+656 m
-1,359 m
6h 55
Very difficult
Departure from Chézery-Forens (Ain)
Open from 1 April to 30 November, subject to snow conditions.
Fifth and final stage of the GRP® de la Valserine. The route climbs gradually towards the Plateau de Retord, offering a glimpse of the path already covered and, in good weather, a panoramic view of the Alps. The stage crosses Giron (1,000 m), the highest commune in the Ain department, 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.
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 there being no snow.
First stage of the GRP® de la Valserine.
Starting from Bellegarde station, the route runs past Mussel Castle and the hamlet of Ochiaz before climbing up to the Retord plateau. After a 1½-hour climb through the forest, a splendid panorama of the Jura and the Alps awaits you. The stage ends at La Charnay, with the option of staying overnight at the Ferme de Retord or continuing on to the Conay mountain hut.
GR® de Pays - Grand Tour de la Valserine
Tourist office 
98.08 km
+3,980 m
-3,987 m
5 days
Very difficult
Departure from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine (Ain)
Open from 1 April to 30 November – subject to there being no snow.
The GR® de Pays Grand Tour de la Valserine covers a vast area in the Ain department. This circular route winds through the Haut-Jura Regional Nature Park, traversing the contrasting landscapes of the Retord plateau, the Valserine valley, the Pays de Gex andthe Haute Chaîne du Jura.
Part of the route passes through the Haute Chaîne du Jura National Nature Reserve, which is subject to specific regulations:Dogs are prohibited, even when kept on a lead, as is camping in tents.Please respect these rules to preserve the richness of this exceptional environment.
Walks near Gare de Bellegarde
La Ferme du Retord - Giron
Tourist office 
25.09 km
+736 m
-998 m
9h 15
Very difficult
Departure from Billiat (Ain)
Open from 1 April to 30 November – subject to there being no snow.
Second stage of the GRP® de la Valserine. Starting from the town. Starting from the Retord farm, the route crosses the open and wooded landscapes of the plateau before beginning the descent towards Lalleyriat, with a viewpoint overlooking the Autoroute des Titans. In Saint-Germain-de-Joux, a detour is a must to discover the impressive Giant’s Potholes carved out by the Semine. The stage ends on the northern slope, in Giron.
Chézery-Forens - Lélex
Tourist office 17.25 km
+1,060 m
-745 m
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Chézery-Forens (Ain)
Open from1 April to 30 November – subject to there being no snow.
Second stage of the “La petite boucle de la Valserine” circular walking route, from Chézery to Lélex.
This stage, starting from Chézery, will take you through a beautiful variety of landscapes, including wild rivers, lush forests, panoramic viewpoints and Jura valleys. Make the most of this stage to take in the stunning views.
Le Gralet - Chézery-Forens
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13.06 km
+137 m
-985 m
4h 05
Difficult
Departure from Péron (Ain)
Open from 1 April to 30 November, subject to snow conditions.
The third stage of the hiking tour: from Mijoux to Chézery-Forens via the Haute Chaîne du Jura.
Set off on a crossing of the Haut-Jura between Mijoux and Chézery-Forens, through varied landscapes of valleys, peaks and forests. Over three days, you will walk along the Jura ridges, passing by the Grand Mont Rond, the Crêt de la Neige and the Reculet, with magnificent views of Mont Blanc and the Alps. This crossing takes you to the heart of the Haute Chaîne du Jura, for an authentic experience in the heart of nature. As you will need to carry your own food, remember to bring supplies so you can enjoy this adventure to the full.
Giron - Lélex
Tourist office 
19.93 km
+484 m
-608 m
7h 05
Very difficult
Departure from Giron (Ain)
Open from 1 April to 30 November – subject to there being no snow.
Third stage of the GRP® de la Valserine. From the Roche Fauconnière viewpoint and its panoramic view of the Cirque d’Orvaz, the trail leads to the Lion marker — a historic marker of the Franco-Comtois border in the 17th century and a key site of the Resistance. It is here that the GR® de Pays crosses the Grande Traversée du Jura and the GR® 5, before a long, gentle descent towards Lélex, a ski resort nestled in the Valserine valley.