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Roches route
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Rock viewpointPhoto: Office de Tourisme Cerdon Vallée de l'Ain, Aintourisme
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Hiking route mainly for families through the forest allowing you to discover the belvedere of Roches and its breathtaking view of Ile Chambod and the hamlet of Merpuis.
easy
Distance 5.1 km
1:40 h
250 m
250 m
549 m
298 m
Parking: park at the entrance of the hamlet of La Cueille.
1- Go up the hamlet and turn right to pass in front of the Chapel of La Cueille. Follow the path uphill into the heart of the forest.
2- At an intersection, take left towards the belvedere of Roches.
3- Once you have enjoyed the view from the belvedere, descend back to the hamlet of La Cueille via the path going down on the left.
4- Upon arrival at the hamlet, descend back to the parking.
1- Go up the hamlet and turn right to pass in front of the Chapel of La Cueille. Follow the path uphill into the heart of the forest.
2- At an intersection, take left towards the belvedere of Roches.
3- Once you have enjoyed the view from the belvedere, descend back to the hamlet of La Cueille via the path going down on the left.
4- Upon arrival at the hamlet, descend back to the parking.
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An ideal outing for a short trip with family or friends. On offer: a clear panorama of the Ain river, the discovery of a typical hamlet of the Pays du Cerdon, important historical heritage as well as an enchanting forest!
Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Highest point
549 m
Lowest point
298 m
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Level very easy to moderate (elevation).Public transport
Not accessible by public transportDirections
Access to the hamlet by motor vehicle.
From Poncin take the D91.
From Bourg-en-Bresse leave the D979 for the D91C (Direction Serrières-sur-Ain // Poncin) then continue on the D91.
Parking
Park at the entrance of the hamlet, spaces are available.Coordinates
DD
46.107460, 5.424287
DMS
46°06'26.9"N 5°25'27.4"E
UTM
31T 687352 5108844
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Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
5.1 km
Duration
1:40 h
Ascent
250 m
Descent
250 m
Highest point
549 m
Lowest point
298 m
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