Tourist routes

The Ain Valley

The river Ain has its source 750m above sea level on the Nozeroy plateau, carving out the landscape across the forested mountain range and the lake district. Along this beautiful and strong-flowing river, we can trace the story of the people of the Jura back to prehistoric times through ancient remains (Clairvaux, Chalain) through traditional crafts (Syam forges and toy museum for example) and sites such as the incredible Sequani sanctuary of Villards d’Héria.

• Distance 102 km
• Approximate duration 1h47

LES ETAPES

• Conte

  Discover the sources of the Ain

• Bourg-de-Sirod

  Discover the Pertes de l’Ain fissure

• Syam

  Discover the forges and palladian villa

• Champagnole

  Discover the Mont Rivel sanctuary

• Doucier

  Discover the Aurochs farm

• Clairvaux-les-Lacs

  Discover the prehistory of the Jura lakes

• Moirans-en-Montagne

  Discover the toy museum

• Villards d’Héria

  Discover the Sequani sanctuary

• Coisia

  Discover the dinosaur tracks