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Attractions in Sonthonnax-la-Montagne
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Maps and trails
Hiking Trail
· Ain
Hike - At Balvay castle
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Open
Distance
11.9 km
Duration
4:30 h
Ascent
540 m
Descent
540 m
From the ruins of Balvay's castel, you will have a wonderful view on the Ain river.
from Office de Tourisme Haut-Bugey,
Aintourisme
Road Cycling
· Ain
Boucle des 40 cols by bike in Ain by Daniel Bernard
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
664.1 km
Duration
50:12 h
Ascent
16,590 m
Descent
16,590 m
Stage by stage or over several days, discover this reference Grande Boucle to complete independently that places Ain at the summit of road cycling!
from LEIRITZ Johann,
Aintourisme
Hiking Trail
· Ain
Hikking - Around the Malapierre
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Open
Distance
12.6 km
Duration
4:30 h
Ascent
515 m
Descent
515 m
From the Ain river to the plateau of Heyriat, you will discover wterfalls and striking views.
from Office de Tourisme Haut-Bugey,
Aintourisme
Bike Riding
· Ain
Jurassic Vélo Tours Circuit No. 39 - The gorges of the Ain and its meanders along the banks of the Ain
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Open
Distance
35.6 km
Duration
2:30 h
Ascent
610 m
Descent
610 m
The undulating crossings between Ain and Jura!An exotic journey full of meanders awaits you, between gorges, reculée and limestone cliffs, it is ...
from Office de Tourisme Haut-Bugey,
Aintourisme
Gravel Bike
· Jura
Les gorges de l’Ain et ses méandres par les bords de l’Ain
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
35.5 km
Duration
3:00 h
Ascent
911 m
Descent
910 m
Les traversées ondoyantes entre Ain et Jura
Jura Tourisme
Gravel Bike
· Jura
Les gorges de l'Ain et ses méandres par la Chapelle St-Maurice d’Echazeaux
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
47.3 km
Duration
4:00 h
Ascent
1,131 m
Descent
1,131 m
Les Traversées ondoyantes entre Ain et Jura
Jura Tourisme
Bike Riding
· Ain
Jurassic Vélo Tours n° 38 - The Ain Gorges and its meanders via the chapel of St Maurice d'Echazeaux
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
47.4 km
Duration
3:30 h
Ascent
802 m
Descent
802 m
The undulating crossings between Ain and Jura!An exotic, meandering journey awaits you, between gorges, retreats and limestone cliffs, this is the ...
from Office de Tourisme Haut-Bugey,
Aintourisme
Hiking Trail
· Ain
Loop hike around Bolozon
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
13.1 km
Duration
4:11 h
Ascent
519 m
Descent
520 m
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Hiking Trail
· Ain
Loop hike around Grenchen
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
12.9 km
Duration
4:10 h
Ascent
456 m
Descent
456 m
Outdooractive Creative Commons
Hiking Trail
· Ain
Scenic hiking round trip around Bolozon
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
12.5 km
Duration
4:12 h
Ascent
515 m
Descent
515 m
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Reviews
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Hike - At Balvay castle by Katy
Photo: Katy Majewska-Laval, Community
Photo: Katy Majewska-Laval, Community
Photo: Katy Majewska-Laval, Community
Photo: Katy Majewska-Laval, Community
Photo: Katy Majewska-Laval, Community
Photo: Katy Majewska-Laval, Community
Photo: Katy Majewska-Laval, Community
August 18, 2025
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Community
Route done on August 15, 2025
Comment
Hike - At Balvay castle by Didier
April 26, 2025
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Community
Très jolie randonnée réalisée dans le sens inverse (Bolozon-mont Balvay-Vers-Napt). Dans ce sens aucun problème de balisage. La vue sur le cours de l'Ain au mont Balvay est effectivement magnifique. Celle sur le plateau entre Soloniat et Vers n'est pas mal non plus.
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Hike - At Balvay castle by Audrey
Photo: Audrey B., Community
Photo: Audrey B., Community
September 30, 2023
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Community
Très chouette itinéraire avec un point de vue final absolument magnifique.
Cependant, pour compléter les commentaires précédents, le tracé gpx après Vers et la ferme, n'est pas bon. Il ne faut absolument pas le suivre et ouvrir grand les yeux pour ne pas rater la grosse flèche jaune sur un arbre (cf photo). C'est à cet endroit qu'il faut bien longer les arbres jusqu'en bas du champ avant de rejoindre le chemin. Il faudrait peut-être soit enregistrer à nouveau la trace soit rajouter une pancarte en contrebas. Le reste de l'itinéraire est par contre super bien indiqué. Merci
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Route done on September 30, 2023
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