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Travel Guide France Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Ain Izieu
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Izieu

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Activities in Izieu


Glandieu Waterfall
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bike rides
road cycling routes
mountain biking trails
bikepacking routes
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Attractions in Izieu


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Hiking Trail · Ain
Trail along the water (Sentier de l'eau)
Toprecommended 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 Aintourisme,   Bugey Sud Grand Colombier Tourisme
Hiking Trail · Bugey Sud
Hiking: The Route of Mont de Cordon
Toprecommended route Difficulty T1 easy Open
Distance 7.2 km
Duration 2:10 h
Ascent 230 m
Descent 205 m

Short hike on the border between Ain and Isère offering a magnificent viewpoint over the Rhône River from Mont de Cordon.

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

Starting from the Maison des enfants d'Izieu or the departure parking for hikes in Izieu, this short route offers a magnificent view of the ...

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from Bugey Sud Grand Colombier Tourisme,   Bugey Sud Grand Colombier Tourisme
Road Cycling · Bugey Sud
Cycling route: Cascades and apple trees
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 70.1 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 415 m
Descent 415 m

Route along the lower Gland valley, passing in front of the Cascade de Glandieu and extending to Isère partly via the ViaRhôna

from Bugey Sud Grand Colombier Tourisme,   Bugey Sud Grand Colombier Tourisme
Bike Riding · Ain
Cycling circuit: Along the water, between Rhône and Guiers
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 25.3 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 21 m
Descent 21 m

This loop follows the banks of the Rhône and the Guiers. The history, wildlife, and flora of this unique area can be discovered by strolling along ...

from Bugey Sud Grand Colombier Tourisme,   Bugey Sud Grand Colombier Tourisme
Bike Riding · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
ViaRhôna from Belley to Groslée via St-Genix-sur-Guiers
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 6
Distance 46.8 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 73 m
Descent 95 m

This stage of the ViaRhôna goes through the Bugey between the majestic Rhône, the Grand Colombier massif, and the Lavours marshes. 

from Ophélie Laffuge,   ViaRhôna - A cycling route alongside the river Rhône
Horse Riding · Ain
Circuit of the cellars and ovens of South Bugey
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 63.3 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 1,839 m
Descent 1,839 m

South Bugey is distinguished by the omnipresence of water: the waterfall with its 60-meter drop will impress you at Glandieu, followed by the ...

from L'Ain à cheval,   Aintourisme
Long-Distance Hiking · Ain
GR® 59 - From Coligny to Culoz
Toprecommended 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 ...

from Sophie Chapuis Cté Départemental de Randonnée Pédestre,   Aintourisme
Road Cycling · Bugey Sud
Cycling route: The Rhône banks
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 43.9 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 227 m
Descent 227 m

Route starting from Belley along the ViaRhôna to the south of the Ain department before going back up towards the capital of Bugey on the other ...

from Bugey Sud Grand Colombier Tourisme,   Bugey Sud Grand Colombier Tourisme
Long-Distance Hiking · Ain
GR® de Pays - Tour du Pays de Lhuis et d'Izieu (5 days)
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 86.6 km
Duration 25:00 h
Ascent 2,210 m
Descent 2,619 m

The GR® de Pays Tour du Pays de Lhuis et d'Izieu is a 5-day walking loop that traverses the heights of the southern Bugey region before skirting ...

from Sophie Chapuis Cté Départemental de Randonnée Pédestre,   Aintourisme
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Trail along the water (Sentier de l'eau) by Cool
January 06, 2025 · Community
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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Hiking route: La croix Saint Clair by Daniel
July 24, 2024 · Community
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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Route done on July 24, 2024
Photo: Daniel LILLIAN, Community
Photo: Daniel LILLIAN, Community
Photo: Daniel LILLIAN, Community
Photo: Daniel LILLIAN, Community
Photo: Daniel LILLIAN, Community
Photo: Daniel LILLIAN, Community
Photo: Daniel LILLIAN, Community
Photo: Daniel LILLIAN, Community
Photo: Daniel LILLIAN, Community
Photo: Daniel LILLIAN, Community
Photo: Daniel LILLIAN, Community
Photo: Daniel LILLIAN, Community
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Trail along the water (Sentier de l'eau) by Christophe
June 16, 2024 · Community
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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Route done on June 01, 2024
Photo: Christophe INJALRAC, Community
Photo: Christophe INJALRAC, Community
Photo: Christophe INJALRAC, Community
Photo: Christophe INJALRAC, Community
Photo: Christophe INJALRAC, Community
Photo: Christophe INJALRAC, Community
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