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Lains walks
Faverge circular walk starting from Montagna-le-Templier
Tourism professional
3.50 mi
+502 ft
-502 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Montagna-le-Templier (Jura)
The walk is almost entirely on paths and easily accessible. Suitable for mountain bikes.
Montfleur Mills Circular Loop
6.78 mi
+164 ft
-167 ft
3h 15
Average
Departure from Montagna-le-Templier (Jura)
Starting from the Moulin Burignat, a route along roads and footpaths to discover several mills from Montagna-le-Templier to Montfleur, via Broissia.
The ridges of Montagna-le-Templier
7.17 mi
+725 ft
-728 ft
3h 55
Average
Departure from Montagna-le-Templier (Jura)
A lovely circular walk along the Saint-Julien forest track and the Montagna ridge with views over the Suran valley. Very few tarmac sections on this route. The best option is to take a packed lunch and find a nice spot to enjoy it.
La Quinquenouille and Dramelay
Association / Club / Walk leader
5.20 mi
+974 ft
-974 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Chatonnay (Jura) (Jura)
This easy walk is best undertaken in spring or autumn if you wish to enjoy the second section, which is by far the most beautiful: waterfall and stream.Coolness guaranteed in summer, even with just a trickle of water.An Amazonian forest atmosphere before the waterfall.
A drystone shelter
Visorando Member
3.97 mi
+367 ft
-364 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Hymetière (Jura)
A short circular route starting from the car park at Saint-Hymetière church. Situated at an altitude of over 440 m, the church is nestled on a terrace of glacial deposits. The route will take you towards the Caborne du Bœuf. An impressive 20-metre-high portal opens up in front of thefirst chamber.
A pleasant walk overlooking the Valouse Gorges.
The Petite Montagne region around Saint-Hymetière-sur-Valouse
8.84 mi
+1,358 ft
-1,352 ft
5h 15
Average
Departure from Saint-Hymetière (Jura)
Starting from Saint-Hymetière-sur-Valouse, I suggest you take a short walk through the Petite Montagne region. This route, which is fairly easy overall, takes you to the Montcresson viewpoint before returning via the Saint-Laurent Chapel and the village of Chisséria.
Walk in the Arinthod forest
7.73 mi
+1,145 ft
-1,158 ft
4h 35
Average
Departure from Arinthod (Jura)
Walk in the forest above the beautiful village of Arinthod, which you can also visit after your hike.
A tour of the Cirque de Vogna
4.66 mi
+584 ft
-584 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Arinthod (Jura)
Hike punctuated by beautiful views, following the route of ancient rutted tracks.
Passage at the Pierre Énon.
Hauteurs du Revermont between Signal de Nivigne and Mont Myon
8.95 mi
+2,165 ft
-2,152 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Pouillat (Ain)
I suggest a lovely circular route in the Revermont area, which ends at the Signal de Nivigne and Mont Myon and offers some beautiful panoramic views. There is one difficult section after the Grotte à l'Ours on a fairly steep passage (secured by ropes).
Pressiat to Val-Revermont circular loop
5.04 mi
+374 ft
-374 ft
2h 40
Average
Departure from Pressiat (Ain)
A pleasant walk that takes you along a variety of paths – tarmac, dirt and stony – with some lovely views and, if you’re lucky, the chance to watch paragliders taking off from Mont Myon.
Mont Myon and the Chapel of Montfort from Pressiat
5.63 mi
+1,450 ft
-1,424 ft
3h 50
Average
Departure from Pressiat (Ain)
Mont Myon from Pressiat, then a pretty circular through the forest to reach the Chapelle de Montfort.
Pic d'Oliferne - Grand Corent
15.10 mi
+1,201 ft
-2,218 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Vescles (Jura)
Second stage of the Way of St James. A route offering beautiful views of Lake Coiselet and Lake Conflans, taking us through a few small hamlets and across woodland.
Pic d'Oliferne from Coisia
9.62 mi
+2,300 ft
-2,300 ft
6h 25
Average
Departure from Coisia (Jura)
This hike begins with a steep climb, rewarded by numerous panoramic views of Lake Coiselet. It continues along a pleasant ridge with beautiful views and ends with a visit to the ruins of the medieval castle of Oliferne, which offers a 360° view, before descending back to the starting point.
Route de Cuissiat via Pressiat
7.18 mi
+564 ft
-574 ft
3h 50
Average
Departure from Treffort-Cuisiat (Ain)
A short, leisurely walk offering plenty of opportunities to take in the scenery, passing through small villages, a forest and skirting the Grange du Pin lake.
Circular route around the Oignin between the Coiselet and Charmine dams
6.31 mi
+646 ft
-643 ft
3h 30
Average
Departure from Samognat (Ain)
Circular route around the Oignin between the Coiselet and Charmine dams, offering beautiful views of the Charmine and Oignin waterfalls, and of Coiselet Castle.
Tour of the Montagne d'Émondeaux
14.63 mi
+2,884 ft
-2,881 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Samognat (Ain)
Starting from the Coiselet dam, I suggest a good route around the Montagne d’Émondeau leading to Dortan. The route takes place mainly in a wooded area interspersed with some lovely scenery. The route is generally easy and the main difficulty is its length.Three alternative routes are available.