Travel with your dog: During your stay Culoz you’re spoiled for choice. On this page weve put together suggestions for numerous dog-friendly excursions, leisure activities, restaurants and accommodation as well as a couple of other insider tips for dog owners:
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Maps and trails
Dog-friendly hiking in Culoz
Hiking Route
· L'Ain
Hike of the Grand Colombier starting from Munet
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Open
15.8 km
7:00 h
1,100 m
981 m
Starting in the calm forest of the Massif du Grand Colombier, the slopes will lead you to the breathtaking panoramic views of the summit and the rock of Chanduraz during your ascent from the hamlet of Munet to Virieu-le-Petit.
Hiking Route
· Jura Mountains
3 day-hike in Jura: hiking trails through Plateau de Retord and Grand Colombier
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
50.7 km
15:01 h
1,700 m
1,700 m
Southern crossing of the Grande Traversée du Jura on foot from Valserhône railway station to Culoz railway station in 3 days.
Hiking Route
· Bugey Sud
Hike: Le circuit des Scioux
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Open
13 km
4:20 h
395 m
394 m
Itinerary with a course in the forest, in alpine pastures and then on the crest line of the Grand Colombier. Exceptional panoramic view of the Alps, the Valromey and the lakes of Geneva, Annecy and Le Bourget.Marking: yellow and white / red (GR9)
Hiking Route
· Jura Mountains
Hike: Grand Colombier from Culoz
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
25.9 km
8:00 h
1,300 m
1,267 m
Hike constituting a return trip on the same route, passing by the Fenestrez belvedere (1077 m) and continuing along the ridge path, to the viewpoint of the Cross (1525 m)Marking: white / red (GR9)
Hiking Route
· Jura Mountains
Hike: on the ridge of the Grand Colombier (circuit des crêtes)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
11.2 km
4:00 h
600 m
613 m
Route along the ridges and passing by the summit of Grand Colombier (1531 m), the viewpoint of Chanduraz (1260 m) and the orientation table of the Cross (360 ° panoramic view of the Alps and Valromey)Marking: white / red (GR9) and yellow
Bike Riding
· L'Ain
Electric bike tour : The Rhône's banks
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
21.8 km
2:00 h
195 m
63 m
Enjoy this walk to discover the Rhône's history and its surrounding areas. On your route, you will be able to catch a sight of the different locks present on the Rhône. You will also be able to admire the diversity of the fauna and the flora present near the Rhône.
Hiking Route
· Culoz
Hiking loop of the Magnine falls
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
2.5 km
1:00 h
190 m
189 m
Small loop above Culoz to discover the many small waterfalls of the Magnine on the slopes of the Grand Colombier.