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Lac de Nantua walks
Overview of Nantua
Visorando member 
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.
Chemin des Fècles and Belvédère de la Colonne
Visorando member 
8.78 km
+497 m
-493 m
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Nantua (Ain)
Hike on the heights overlooking Lake Nantua with beautiful views of the lake.
The areas sheltered under the trees provide respite from the summer sun.
The hike can be rounded off with a refreshing dip in the lake.
Some sections are a little technical.
Walks near Lac de Nantua
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.
Giron - Lélex
Tourist office 19.93 km
+484 m
-608 m
7h 05
Very difficult
Departure from Giron (Ain)
Accessible from 1 April to 30 November, subject to snow conditions.
Third stage of the GRP® de la Valserine. 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.
Part of the route crosses the Haute Chaîne du Jura National Nature Reserve, which is subject to specific regulations: dogs are not permitted, even on a lead, and camping in tents is not allowed.Please respect these rules to preserve the richness of this exceptional environment.
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.