If you are only a few days in our beautiful region, we advise you
The waterfall circuit (cascade de Cerveyrieu, cascade de Clairefontaine, Pain de Sucre, Gorges de Thurignin, La source du Groin).
The pretty village of Chanaz, the Savoyard Venice.
A day around Lake Bourget (Gorges du Sierroz, belvédère de la Chambotte, Esplanade d’Aix les Bains, walk to la pointe de L’ardre, Belvédère du Revard, …).
The marshes of Lavours with a view of le grand colombier.(link)
Kid friendlyActivities to do with children
For the happiness of the youngest and the oldest, many activities will delight the whole family. (a dedicated advice sheet in our welcome booklet), among these:
Tree climbing, go-karts, tubing, grass scooters on the Hauteville plateau (link)
The history of Bugey and Savoie is dense and is transcribed in the constructions that you may come across during your walks, but more particularly we advise you:
Many castles in the region: Montcornelles, Montveran, Beauretour, Grammont, Machuraz, Pomboz, De la mar, Thomas II de Savoie, Groslée, des Allymes, …
La maison d’Izieu, a memorial to deported Jewish children. (link)
The trail "des poilus" of World War I soldiers in the Rothonne forest
Belley and its cathedral, the Brillat-Savarin hotel, the episcopal palace, …
Athletic vacationHiking, biking, water sports, …
The most athletic among you will also find what they are looking for: sublime hikes of all difficulties, mythical cycling routes but also wild water or nautical sports and many others.
Climb the Dent du Chat (3 possible routes according to your desires and abilities)
Col du Grand Colombier by bike or hike to the summit
Bugey, a Vineyards & discoveries destination, a whole vineyard to discover... In AOC since 2009, the wines of Bugey will surprise you: Brut Bugey, Bugey Chardonnay, Roussette du Bugey, Gamay, Pinot noir,... But also Bugey truffles, mountain cheeses, products from the Kario Distillery, chocolates, beer from the local distillery, wild garlic, farm products, are some of the local Bugey specialties that can be found in the markets of Belley and the surrounding area.