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The Crêt du Nu / Retord Plateau
Walker 
14.51 km
+369 m
-368 m
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Hotonnes (Ain)
An easy loop along Retord Plateau taking you past the "Gouffre de la Bauche" sinkhole and the "Crêt du Nu" viewpoint.
Grand Colombier cross
Walker 
12.89 km
+474 m
-466 m
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Corbonod (Ain)
A summit and vistas in a site dominated by pastures.
Overlooking the Albarine Gorges: Lacoux - Nantuy
Walker 
18.37 km
+502 m
-500 m
6h 40
Moderate
Departure from Hauteville-Lompnes (Ain)
This loop hike takes you through the heart of the Bugey region around Hauteville-Lompnes, on the edge of the plateau overlooking the Albarine Gorges, and with relatively little change in altitude.
Val du Fier viewpoint from Chavanne d'en Bas
Walker 
8.08 km
+493 m
-499 m
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Val-de-Fier (Haute-Savoie)
Nice looped hiking trail mostly in the undergrowth where you can see pretty views like Val du Fier's canyon, the river Rhône downstream Seyssel or the lovely ruined Saint André's chapel overlooking Albanais' plains.
Overview of Nantua
Walker 
14.78 km
+663 m
-656 m
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Nantua (Ain)
A panoramic walk overlooking the town of Nantua and its famous lake, in an exceptional environment that alternates between countryside and coniferous forest. The mountainous route retains a good sporting aspect.
The ridge loop at Innimond
Walker 
8.24 km
+278 m
-278 m
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Innimond (Ain)
Passing over the Cols du Grand and Petit Pertuis, you'll be amazed by this route along the ridges, which offers 360° views of the Alps, Massif Central and Jura. An easy hike for regular walkers.
The Tours de César
Walker 
7.11 km
+306 m
-301 m
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Germain-la-Chambotte (Savoie)
A loop above lake Bourget for a late afternoon walk.
A walk amid historical sites and beautiful viewpoints.
The Jura Mountains via Le Gralet and Menthières from Chézery-Forens
Walker 
18.30 km
+980 m
-980 m
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Chézery-Forens (Ain)
Starting from Chézery-Forens, I propose a lovely route to the Monts Jura between Le Gralet and Menthières. On the whole, it's a relatively easy route in a wooded environment punctuated by a few open spots offering some fine views.
Loop around the Armaille and Arborias lakes via Corne-Bœuf
Walker 
11.91 km
+174 m
-173 m
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Colomieu (Ain)
An all-season looping route in the Bugey region, starting from Colomieu. Taking in the Furans and Gland basins, it is a pleasant walk with its marshes and lakes, and an original one with its passage through the Roche Percée de Corne-Bœuf. Beware of water levels, which can vary considerably.
Diversions to (13). Moderator on 06 June 2025. Pending action by the author.
Between Brangues and the Rhône
Walker 
15.28 km
+30 m
-30 m
4h 25
Easy
Departure from Brangues (Isère)
A lovely, gentle walk, part of which is along the Rhone, which you can do as a family.
The Chaos of the Chéran, the Bridge of the Abyss
Walker 
5.55 km
+277 m
-277 m
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Cusy (Haute-Savoie)
From the footbridge at Cusy, take the right bank up the Chéran gorges and the left bank down after crossing the spectacular "Pont de l'Abîme". This well-maintained itinerary allows you to discover the wildest part of one of Europe's last natural rivers.
Mont Veyrier
Walker 
11.37 km
+895 m
-895 m
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Annecy-le-Vieux (Haute-Savoie)
Ridge trail from Mont Veyrier to Mont Baron overlooking Lake Annecy from a height of over 800 metres and a panoramic view of the Bauges peaks.
