Parcours trail du Haut Bugey au bord du lac de Nantua Photo: Ben BECKER / Aintourisme, Montagne de l'Ain

Trail runs in L'Ain

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

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For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in L'Ain. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful trail runs.

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The 10 Most Beautiful trail runs in L'Ain

Trail Running · L'Ain

Scioux running trail on Grand Colombier

recommended route Difficulty difficult closed

13 km

1:50 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)

Bugey Sud Grand Colombier Tourisme

Trail Running · Arvière-en-Valromey

Running trail: Climb of the Grand Colombier from Munet

recommended route Difficulty difficult

15.8 km

2:30 h

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.

Bugey Sud Grand Colombier Tourisme

Vue depuis la Roche de Chanduraz - Massif du Grand Colombier

Trail Running · France

Vertical kilometer : The incline of the Grand Colombier

recommended route Difficulty difficult Open

12.3 km

2:45 h

1,000 m

1,062 m

The Grand Colombier incline from the base of Grand Colombier in the town of Béon to the rock of Chanduraz at 1245m above sea level.This very steep trail is not to be advised to beginners.

Bugey Sud Grand Colombier Tourisme

Trail Running · Arvière-en-Valromey

Running trail: Chanduraz from Chavornay

recommended route Difficulty difficult Open

11.9 km

2:45 h

820 m

821 m

From the hamlet of Charaillin in the commune of Chavornay, an ascent to Chanduraz at an altitude of 1218 metres on the Grand Colombier massif: at the belvedere, a very open view on the Valromey side; a connection is possible with Béon.

Bugey Sud Grand Colombier Tourisme

Trail Running · Haut Valromey

Running trail: Retord tour

recommended route Difficulty difficult

18 km

2:00 h

390 m

361 m

From the ski resort of Les Plans d'Hotonnes, the Plateau de Retord offers all its mountain characteristics: combes and forests, isolated typical farms, vast spaces and ridges such as Crêt du Nu and Tumet with views on the Alps and the Mont Blanc.

Bugey Sud Grand Colombier Tourisme

Trail Running · L'Ain

Running trail on the ridge of Hergues

recommended route Difficulty moderate closed

8.6 km

1:30 h

275 m

Starting from the hairpin down the Col de la Biche, the Hergues ridge circuit offers a succession of panoramic views to cut through the brimstone by following the ridges to the magnificent viewpoint from the garden of the Chalet d'Arvières.

Bugey Sud Grand Colombier Tourisme

Trail Running · Haut Valromey

Running trail: Ronde des Plans

recommended route Difficulty easy

10.4 km

1:15 h

235 m

From the ski resort of Les Plans d'Hotonnes, valleys and ridges of the Plateau de Retord, panoramic views of Mont Blanc and the Alps above the Croix des Terments. Fields covered with flowers, daffodils and daffodils in spring.

Bugey Sud Grand Colombier Tourisme

Combe du Cimetière - Grand Colombier - Col de la Biche - Sur Lyand

Trail Running · France

Running trail on the ridges of Sur Lyand

recommended route Difficulty moderate closed

9.3 km

1:40 h

329 m

From the combe du Cimetière after the Col de la Biche on the territory of Brénaz, in the heart of the Grand Colombier massif: discover the crests, pastures and the site of Arvières (former Chartreuse, ethnobotanical garden and refuge).

Bugey Sud Grand Colombier Tourisme