Overall hiking map of Bugey Sud
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8 maps with descriptions and a book guide with 71 hikes in Bugey are sold in our Tourist information offices.
3D interactive map of hikes in Bugey
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A perfect area for trail running.
On Xavier Thevenard’s territory (multiple times UTMB winner) nature and mountains of Bugey offers loads of possibilities for trails runners.
Get your running shoes and discover lakes, forests, ridges, rivers and waterfalls along your way.
If you are into steep trails and elevation gain challenges, the slopes of the Grand Colombier starting from Culoz or Munet are just the inclines you are looking for.
Hiking trails in Bugey
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Arboys en Bugey
Hike : Armaille LakeHiking from Thoys, the circuit follows the Armaille stream to the lake of the same name in the undergrowth of the South Bugey.
Artemare
Hike: Golet au loupHiking circuit following the course of the river, the Séran and allowing the discovery of the site of the Virgin of Fierloz and the Cerveyrieu waterfa...
Artemare
Hike: Gorges de ThurigninFrom Artemare to the heights of Belmont Luthézieu to discover the secrets of the Seran river. To discover along the way: the Thurignin Gorges, the Ce...
Artemare
Hiking on the foot of the Grand ColombierA long hike from Artemare to cross the slopes of the Grand Colombier massif as the writer Paul Claudel did in his time, often along the rivers of Valr...
Arvière-en-Valromey
Hiking in Bugey: Crêtes de Sur LyandWonderful hike in the heart of the Grand Colombier massif: discover the crests and its panoramas on the Alps, pastures and the site of Arvières (forme...
Arvière-en-Valromey
Hiking in Bugey: up to Chanduraz from CharaillinFrom the hamlet of Charaillin in the commune of Chavornay, an ascent to Chanduraz at an altitude of 1218 metres on the Grand Colombier massif: at the ...
Arvière-en-Valromey
Hike: Sentier des CharteuxFrom Lochieu, in the footsteps of the Carthusian monks who lived on the site of Arvières in the Grand Colombier massif, discovery of the Arvières nati...
Arvière-en-Valromey
Hike in Bugey: Les crêtes d'HerguesStarting from the hairpin down the Col de la Biche, the Hergues ridge circuit offers a succession of panoramic views to cut through the brimstone by f...
Arvière-en-Valromey
Hike of the Grand Colombier starting from MunetStarting in the calm forest of the Massif du Grand Colombier, the slopes will lead you to the breathtaking panoramic views of the summit and the rock ...
Belley
Walks in the forest of Rothonne3 trails, from 1.8 to 5.2 mile long, in the heart of a forest, 1.5 mi. from the town centre of Belley.
Béon
Hike in Bugey: Chanduraz from BéonHike with a significant elevation gain with various points of interest along the way: -Ruins of Luyrieu's castle. -The arch. -Panorama from Chandur...
Brégnier-Cordon
Trail along the water (Sentier de l'eau)Interpretation trail on the theme of the influence of water on landscapes and human life.
Brégnier-Cordon
Hike : Tour du Mont de CordonShort hike on the shores of the Rhone river leading to a lovely panorama at Mont de Cordon.
Ceyzérieu
Walking tour at the Lavours swampAfter visiting the Maison du marais de Lavours, take the time to stroll along the circuit on stilts in the heart of the Lavours marsh nature reserve.
Champagne-en-Valromey
Hike: A wolf life.Hike in the local nature of Valromey following a peaceful river, an emerald source and several local heritage monuments.
Cheignieu-la-Balme
Hike: ChevrierHiking trail offering a beautiful view from the hamlet of Nivollet. Maximum altitude: 995 m. Discovery of the hamlet of Egieu and the villages of Ar...
Culoz
Grandes Traversées du Jura (GTJ) : Multi-days walk from Mandeure to CulozLa Grande Traversée du Jura by feet is a hiking to discover the Jura Mountain from Madeure to Culoz.
Culoz
Hike: Le circuit des SciouxItinerary with a course in the forest, in alpine pastures and then on the crest line of the Grand Colombier. Exceptional panoramic view of the Alps, t...
Culoz
Hike: on the ridge of the Grand Colombier (circuit des crêtes)Route along the ridges and passing by the summit of Grand Colombier (1531 m), the viewpoint of Chanduraz (1260 m) and the orientation table of the Cro...
Culoz
Hike of the SaracensStarting from Chatel in the commune of Culoz, this rarely visited Saracens circuit offers very beautiful views of the Rhône, Chautagne and Lac du Bour...
Culoz
3 day-hike in Jura: hiking trails through Plateau de Retord and Grand ColombierSouthern crossing of the Grande Traversée du Jura on foot from Valserhône railway station to Culoz railway station in 3 days.
Culoz
Hike: Grand Colombier from CulozHike constituting a return trip on the same route, passing by the Fenestrez belvedere (1077 m) and continuing along the ridge path, to the viewpoint o...
Culoz
Hiking loop of the Magnine fallsSmall loop above Culoz to discover the many small waterfalls of the Magnine on the slopes of the Grand Colombier.
Cuzieu
Hike: The grey stone (la Pierre grise).Hiking tour starting from the hamlet of Fesne, very varied, allowing you to discover the Bugey thanks to the crossing of many villages and hamlets. Be...
Groslée-Saint-Benoit
Hiking in Bugey : Le tour de GrosléeHiking tour from the church square in Groslée with beautiful views of the Rhône.
Haut Valromey
Hike: Tour de RetordFrom the ski resort of Les Plans d'Hotonnes, the Plateau de Retord offers all its mountain characteristics: combes and forests, isolated typical farms...
Haut Valromey
Hiking in Bugey: Bois du GeayFrom Songieu (Sully lime tree next to the church and Aliettes lake close to the village), a country walk to the ridge line in the heart of pleasant va...
Haut Valromey
Hike through Pont des Tines and Grottes du PicFrom Songieu, discover natural and cultural attractions: the tines or vats dug by the Séran have created an arch; the caves inhabited in the Neolithic...
Haut Valromey
Hike: on the steps of the WW2 French resistance.Thematic trail on the Plateau de Retord, in the footsteps of the first maquisards of the Ain, starting from the Les Plans station or the village of Ho...
Haut Valromey
Hiking in Bugey: La Ronde des PlansHike through the valleys and ridges of the Plateau de Retord and allowing you to enjoy a magnificent panorama of Mont Blanc and the Alps from the reso...
Haut Valromey
With a guide, discover the forest, the fauna and flora of our plateaus and its surrounding marshes.
Izieu
Hike : La croix Saint ClairShort hike starting from the museum in Izieu. The trail has a nice view on the Rhône river downwards.
Izieu
Hike: Le grand ThurLocated near the village of Izieu the Grand Thur is 758m high and at its summit it gives some fantastic views over the southern part of Bugey.
Mijoux
GR® 9 (Mijoux-Culoz)The GR® 9 begins in St-Amour 39. In the department of Ain, it goes all over the oriental crest, by Colomby de Gex, goes through the gap Nantua-Bellega...
Parves et Nattages
Hike starting from Parves-et-Nattages: le circuit du SorbierFrom the Parves viewpoint, this hike crosses the hamlets of Montpellaz and Sorbier to reach Grand Ecrivieux in Massignieu-de-Rives, offering a very be...
