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Izieu

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recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate Open
Distance 7.2 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 230 m
Descent 240 m

Interpretation trail on the theme of the influence of water on landscapes and human life.

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from Aintourism,   Bugey Sud Grand Colombier Tourisme
Hiking Trail · Bugey Sud
Hike : Tour du Mont de Cordon
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy Open
Distance 7.2 km
Duration 2:10 h
Ascent 230 m
Descent 205 m

Short hike on the shores of the Rhone river leading to a lovely panorama at Mont de Cordon.

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from Bugey Sud Grand Colombier Tourisme,   Bugey Sud Grand Colombier Tourisme
Hiking Trail · Izieu
Hike : La croix Saint Clair
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy Open
Distance 5.1 km
Duration 1:35 h
Ascent 213 m
Descent 213 m

Short hike starting from the museum in Izieu. The trail has a nice view on the Rhône river downwards.

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from Bugey Sud Grand Colombier Tourisme,   Bugey Sud Grand Colombier Tourisme
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 70.1 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 415 m
Descent 415 m

Cycling route following the Gland Valley to Gandieu waterfall and the ViaRhôna cycle path.

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from Bugey Sud Grand Colombier Tourisme,   Bugey Sud Grand Colombier Tourisme
recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult
Distance 86.6 km
Duration 25:00 h
Ascent 2,210 m
Descent 2,606 m

The GR® de Pays Tour du Pays de Lhuis et d'Izieu forms a 5-day walking loop that crosses the heights of the southern Bugey before following the Rhône.

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from Sophie Chapuis Cté Départemental de Randonnée Pédestre,   Aintourism
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 63.3 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 1,839 m
Descent 1,839 m

The southern Bugey region is characterized by the omnipresence of water: the waterfall and its 60-meter drop will impress you at Glandieu, before ...

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from L'Ain à cheval,   Aintourism
Long Distance Hiking · Ain
GR® 59 - From Coligny to Culoz
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 198.2 km
Duration 56:50 h
Ascent 5,681 m
Descent 5,940 m

Coming from the Ballon d'Alsace via Besançon, the GR®59 crosses the Revermont, a balcony over the Bresse, climbs the peaks of southern Bugey (1,217 ...

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from Sophie Chapuis Cté Départemental de Randonnée Pédestre,   Aintourism
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 43.9 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 340 m
Descent 340 m

Road cycling tour following the Furans and Rhône rivers and partly following the ViaRhôna cycling path.

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from Bugey Sud Grand Colombier Tourisme,   Bugey Sud Grand Colombier Tourisme
Road Bike · Rhône-Alpes
Cycling route: Mandrin's routes
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 78.4 km
Duration 4:15 h
Ascent 1,100 m
Descent 1,100 m

Very nice loop in Bugey and Savoy, between Belley, Yenne and Saint-Genix sur Guiers.

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from Bugey Sud Grand Colombier Tourisme,   Bugey Sud Grand Colombier Tourisme
Mountain Bike · France
ViaRhôna MTB from Virieu le Grand
Difficulty difficult
Distance 88.6 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 799 m
Descent 799 m

A mountain biking loop from Virieu le Grand. A very varied route in landscapes and trails. Both "rolling" and slightly "technical", featuring ...

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from christophe Michaille,   Community
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  • January 06, 2025
    Cool Savas
    Wir haben die Wanderung in umgekehrter Richtung gemacht also erst Anstieg beim Wasserfall über die Höhe und dann über Wald und Wiese zurück. Wir finden: ist in dieser Richtung besser zu begehen vor allem wenn es nass ist. Teilweise sehr rutschiger Erdboden und steil, aber bergauf machbar ( Halteseil / Geländer). Der Abstieg ist dagegen dann ein Kinderspiel und scheint auch schneller abzutrocknen. Auf der Höhe schöne Aussichtspunkte, Rückweg über die Felder unspektakulär…
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    Written January 06, 2025
  • July 24, 2024
    Daniel LILLIAN
    July 24, 2024
    Montée puis descente. Sur chemins découverts, sentiers boisés et pour finir retour par la route des vignes depuis le mémorial jusqu au parking de l église d Izieu. Petit panoramique sainte Clair.
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    Photo: Daniel LILLIAN, Community
    Photo: Daniel LILLIAN, Community
    Photo: Daniel LILLIAN, Community
    Photo: Daniel LILLIAN, Community
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    Photo: Daniel LILLIAN, Community
    Photo: Daniel LILLIAN, Community
    Photo: Daniel LILLIAN, Community
    Photo: Daniel LILLIAN, Community
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    Photo: Daniel LILLIAN, Community
    Photo: Daniel LILLIAN, Community
    Written July 24, 2024
  • June 16, 2024
    Christophe INJALRAC
    June 01, 2024
    Une excellente randonnée pour peu que l'on ait vérifié la météo et le parking où se garer. Attention à la belle montée et à la descente
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    Photo: Christophe INJALRAC, Community
    Photo: Christophe INJALRAC, Community
    Written June 16, 2024

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