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    Mountain bikers on the Plateau de Retord in the Ain department Photo: Ben Becker, Aintourisme

Mountain bike rides in Ain

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes,France

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Looking for an off-road adventure? With its diverse landscapes and terrain, the Ain is a paradise for mountain bike enthusiasts! Explore theAin Forestière MTB-FFC area, the 3rd largest in France, with more than 100 trails ranging from 5 to 80 km, or 1,500 km of trails between 300 and 1,500 m altitude.

Whether you're looking for MTB or VTTAE trails, enduro tracks, a bike park or dedicated Gravel circuits, this new mountain biking area delivers on its promise of an escape through the Ain mountains. What's more, this area offers you the assurance of safe riding and tourist sites to discover.

And, for those who love to travel by bike, let yourself be tempted by the Grand Traversée du Jura GTJ®, a 415 km itinerary through the Jura mountains.

Further west in the département, discover 412 km of trails between the Bresse bocage and the sunny slopes of the Revermont, with a total of 16 routes suitable for all levels of mountain biker, VTTAE and Gravel.

All Ain mountain bike routes are available on thefree Ain-Outdoor app: choose your route, get on your bike and enjoy the ride in visual or voice mode (downloadable GPX track).

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The most beautiful mountain biking trails in the Ain

71 blue MTB course - Vallée de l'Oignin la Belloire - Espace FFC Ain Forestière
Mountain Biking · Ain
71 blue MTB course - Vallée de l'Oignin la Belloire - Espace FFC Ain Forestière
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
14.3 km
1:11 h
240 m
240 m
An easy trail starting from the Moulin du Pont parking lot in Samognat, with a gentle gradient and rolling paths to suit families.
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The three mounts
Mountain Biking · Ain
MTB circuit no. 2 (blue) - At the foot of the three mounts
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
8.5 km
1:00 h
58 m
59 m
Two landscapes, two atmospheres for this loop. A hilly scenery with the last plains of Bresse at the foot of the Revermont and an undergrowth setting mixing deciduous and coniferous trees.
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Mountain biking in GIron
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Mountain bike route 28 blue - Tour des Belvédères - FFC Ain Forestière area
Toprecommended route Difficulty S1 easy
14.5 km
1:30 h
295 m
295 m
It is a beautiful loop in the heart of the Giron forest that you will explore. A sporty route but without major difficulties. Several viewpoints will punctuate your circuit, including that of the Roche Fauconnière, a listed site since 1936.
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Rothonne Forest in Belley
Mountain Biking · Ain
MTB track 2 blue - Rothonne forest: Le Cerf - Espace FFC Ain Forestière
Toprecommended route Difficulty S1 easy Open
9 km
1:15 h
150 m
150 m
Family circuit close to Belley, in the forest, on an easy path, accessible to children and beginners.Follow the deer and the blue signs number 2 starting from the forest parking lot.A few short uphills and downhills along the way.
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Mountain Bike Base Espace Revermont - red route 4
Mountain Biking · Ain
MTB route No.4 (red) - Forest and foothills of the Revermont
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
33.4 km
3:00 h
440 m
440 m
A beautiful mix of plain and mountain, between dirt and stone paths, between fields and forests. La Bresse and the Revermont united in a loop with as a bonus two villages with character.
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MTB route in the forest in Bugey
Mountain Biking · Ain
MTB track 14 red - Retord - les balcons du Mont Blanc - Espace FFC Ain Forestière
Toprecommended route Difficulty S1 difficult
2
29.5 km
3:10 h
575 m
575 m
The Plateau de Retord is an out-of-time corner of France, located right between Geneva and Lyon, one step away from Annecy and Chambéry. This wild plateau is known for its beautiful wild flowers, the typical housing architecture and wonderful panoramas on the Alps. The place is ideal to Mountain bike.
Bugey Sud Grand Colombier Tourisme
Path leading to Lake Chailloux
Mountain Biking · Ain
6-red MTB trail - Les Enfants du Marais - Espace FFC Ain Forestière
Toprecommended route Difficulty S1 difficult Open
41.4 km
4:00 h
775 m
775 m
Circuit from Belley, crossing Furans in the hamlet of Thoys then Arbignieu, Saint-Bois, Conzieu and Colomieu, before coming down to Belley, by Boissieu and Les Baraques.Follow the red signs number 6.
Bugey Sud Grand Colombier Tourisme
Mountain Bike Revermont
Mountain Biking · Ain
MTB route no.1 (black) - Montfort Chapel - Mont-Myon Shelter
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
30.3 km
3:00 h
810 m
810 m
Unique in the landscape, a legendary place for the locals, Myon-Mont is extraordinary for its scenery and the view from its summit, especially after the famous ascent of the Z.
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The losses of the Valserine
Mountain Biking · Ain
Mountain bike route 23 red - Les pertes de la Valserine - FFC Ain Forestière area
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult Open
11.6 km
1:30 h
708 m
708 m
A fairly long and technical route, but without any major difficulty. The circuit takes a part of the Voie du Tram, passing near the Mêlée des eaux: confluence between the Valserine and the Semine, then returning on the right bank of the Valserine.
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Conquer the 3rd largest mountain bike area in France

In the heart of the Ain mountains, theVTT-FFC Ain-Forestière offers a unique experience for discovering the region!

Firmly positioned asa "mountain biking pleasure", this new area is a paradise for nature lovers and contemplative hikers , with sparkling lakes, wild rivers, coniferous forests and views of the Alps and Mont Blanc.

With almost 1,500 km of marked trails at altitudes of between 300 and 1,500 m, it delivers on its promise of escapism!

Find out more about the Ain-Forestière mountain bike area
Photo: Ben Becker, Aintourisme

The GTJ® mountain bike race in Ain

And if adventure is your thing, the GTJ® mountain bike trail offers no less than 415 km of signposted routes between Culoz (Ain) and Mandeure (Doubs).

Starting at Mandeure in the Doubs region, and passing through the Haut-Jura Regional Nature Park, the route takes you through the magnificent landscapes of a mid-range mountain range, particularly well-suited to mountain biking.

Unusual places, a remarkable natural and traditional heritage, the tour lasts from 6 to 11 days. In the Ain region, the historic route ends at Culoz, with a sportier alternative after Les Plans d'Hotonnes, up to the mythical Col du Grand Colombier (1,498 m).

The GTJ mountain bike race in Ain
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The Grandes Traversées du Jura and its collection of outdoor disciplines (cross-country skiing, hiking, biking, horseback riding and mountain biking) cross the Jura massif from north to south. Among ...

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Mountain bike instructors in Ain

Qualified instructors will accompany you on mountain bike outings on routes adapted to your level of experience.

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Qualified instructors will accompany you on bike tours adapted to your level of experience.

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  • Mountain biking in the heart of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Regional Nature Parks
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Green downhill MTB track - Tagada - Espace Ain Forestière by Pierre
August 24, 2025 · Community
Superbe piste. Mon fils débutant a adoré et moi aussi. Ludique, accessible mais pas barbante pour autant. Superbe travail des shapers. Bravo 😉
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Circuit VTT n°18 (rouge) Les Hauts de Ceyzériat - Col de la Rousse by Bastien
July 04, 2025 · Community
Beau parcours en ce mercredi 2 juillet au matin. Pas de difficultés particulières. Un seul point négatif : Les ronces qui bloquent le passage sur plusieurs single du parcours. Dommage pour les égratignures ...
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Blue MTB route 63 - The marker of the 3 cantons - Ain Forestière MTB area by Anaïs
March 31, 2025 · Outdooractive Editors
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