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Randonnée pédestre : Le circuit des Scioux_Culoz-BéonPhoto: Laurent Madelon - CCBS
Marking: yellow and white / red (GR9)
Trail markings: yellow and white/red (GR9) and stickers with the initials “SX”
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While exploring the Grand Colombier mountain pastures, hikers are asked to behave respectfully toward the herds, shepherds, and the environment.
- Avoid sudden movements around the herds.
- Go around the herds if cows are on the trail.
- Close gates behind you to prevent animals from escaping.
- Respect the shepherd’s cabin by not trespassing on this private property.
- Keep your dog on a leash at all times.
- Leave no trace of your visit, other than footprints.
- Do not pick wildflowers.
- Stay on marked trails.
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Author’s recommendation
Tourist Office tips.
For small and large appetites after the hike, we recommend the café restaurant La Barque in Champagne-en-Valromey, the Snack du Colombier and its pond, the restaurant Au Campagnard Autrement in Culoz, the Ferme du Marais in Ceyzerieu, the Auberge de la Paillère in Lavours.
A must for cheese and Comté lovers, discover the Valromette, the raclette made in Valromey at the Fruitière du Valromey located in Virieu-le-Petit. On the route, you will also find places to eat and drink at La Pause du Grand Colombier located at the top of the pass.
This route allows you to enjoy the different 360° panoramas of the Grand Colombier massif from the Sapette parking lot, significantly reducing the elevation gain.
The Grand Colombier shop allows you to refresh yourself during the hike.
A slight detour to Fenestrez is also recommended to enjoy the panorama.
This route is part of the "Ain Outdoor" selection.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Show elevation profileRest stops
Stretch of water and leisure center of CulozCampsite : Le Colombier
Restaurant and take-away "Au Campagnard Autrement"
Les Epicurieux
La Pause du Grand Colombier
Safety information
If the route is not very technical, it is not recommended for hikers with a severe fear of heights.
Some passages on the ridge are located a few meters from the edge.
The route crosses the Grand Colombier alpine pastures; utmost vigilance is recommended when crossing herds. Please keep your dogs on a leash and always close the enclosures behind you.
The route is not accessible from November to April when the pass is closed.
Defective markings, incidents / safety, usage conflicts, illegal dumping?: locate and share the encountered problem on the national alert system via the SURICATE app or on https://sentinelles.sportsdenature.fr/
Tips and suggestions
APIDAE tourism data updated on 10/17/2022 by "Bugey Sud Grand Colombier Tourist Office".
An error on this sheet? Write to the owner citing these references:
Sheet name: Hiking: Le circuit des Scioux | Sheet ID: 443141 | URL (link) of this Outdooractive page.
Roadbook
Campsite : Le Colombier
Restaurant and take-away "Au Campagnard Autrement"
Maison du Marais
Castle of Montveran
Les Epicurieux
"Fruitière du Valromey": production of Comté cheese
Grand Colombier Mountain Pass
La Pause du Grand Colombier
Public transport
The departure is not accessible by public transport.Directions
The Sapette parking lot is accessible from Culoz and Anglefort towards the Grand Colombier.Parking
A sign indicates La Sapette located just at the crossroads with Fenestrez, park at this spot.Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
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Equipment
It is essential to be equipped with good shoes and enough water to do this hike. The Grand Colombier is exposed to all winds and the temperature difference is often very significant compared to Culoz and the shores of Lake Bourget (about 7 degrees difference), a windbreaker is highly recommended, even during summer.Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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