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Veyron (cours d'eau) - Affluent de l'Ain walks
Tour of the Cerdon heights
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7.98 mi
+1,736 ft
-1,713 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Cerdon (Ain)
The aim of the route is to complete a beautiful loop overlooking the Cerdon: after crossing the vineyards overlooking the valley, the route continues on the plateaus of Saint-Alban and Labalme, returning to the starting point via the Combe Cugnat and a slight detour via Mont Carmier.
Around Cerdon
9.89 mi
+2,552 ft
-2,546 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Cerdon (Ain)
An hour from Lyon, this varied hike has its charm.With a succession of ascents and descents and a somewhat technical section on the ridge, you won't get bored.- IBP: 81In summer, the route is often shaded. In autumn, the colours of the trees and especially the vineyards will make your eyes sparkle and your cameras click away.This hike is not recommended for children.
Walks near Veyron (cours d'eau) - Affluent de l'Ain
Chevanel - Vaux-en-Bugey
15.47 mi
+2,392 ft
-2,503 ft
9h 10
Difficult
Departure from Jujurieux (Ain)
Fourth stage of the Way of St James. A stage through varied, rolling countryside of vineyards, meadows and woods, starting from Neuville-sur-Ain and passing through pretty villages and small towns, ending with a stunning view of Allymes Castle and the Ambérieu plain.
Grand Corent - Chevanel
14.11 mi
+1,434 ft
-1,864 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Grand-Corent (Ain)
Third stage of the Way of St James. A pleasant stage with some elevation gain, shaded sections and stretches on tarmac and dirt tracks.
La Ferme du Retord - Giron
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15.59 mi
+2,415 ft
-3,274 ft
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 Ferme de Retord, 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 Marmites de Géant, carved out by the Semine. The stage ends on the northern slope, in Giron.
La Charnay - Chalet d'Arvière
13.14 mi
+1,565 ft
-1,814 ft
7h 25
Very difficult
Departure from Billiat (Ain)
The section from La Charnay to Chalet d’Arvière is the fifth stage of the six-day walking tour “La GTJ from Mijoux”.
The GR®9 enters the Ain department via Mijoux, before following the spectacular ridges of the Monts-Jura, passing through the Crêt de la Neige, the highest point of the range. It then descends towards Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, crosses the Retord plateau and climbs the Grand Colombier. The trail continues its route to Culoz and the Rhône Valley, before leaving the Ain to reach Savoie and continuing southwards.
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.
La Charnay - Chalet d'Arvière
13.14 mi
+1,512 ft
-1,762 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Billiat (Ain)
Open from 1 April to 30 November ( subject to there being no snow).
Fifth stage of the Grande Traversée du Jura walking route: from La Borne au Lion to Culoz, in 6 days.
The GTJ links Mandeure (Doubs) to Culoz (Ain) in 15 to 20 days, crossing the Jura Mountains and the Haut-Jura Regional Nature Park. The route suggested here covers the second half of the itinerary.