Viewpoint of the Saint-Maurice d'Echazeaux chapel in Corveissiat 
Cascade de la Dorche, wild river
The Dombes, from the air
Mont Rond landscapeWhen you feel the need to recharge your batteries in the great outdoors, there’s no need to complicate your life: the Ain is just a stone’s throw from Lyon and Geneva! It’s a quick and easy way to get a taste of freedom in vast open spaces. Away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, discover nature that’s respected, inspiring and yet accessible.
At an altitude of 1000 m, it’s an accessible mountain for fans of XXL nature playgrounds!
Plateau de Retord
Bugey vineyards
Bugey vineyards
Vaux-en-Bugey, Bugey vineyard landscapeWith its 500 hectares of vineyards, this territory offers a highly contrasting relief that never fails to amaze. Vineyards, belvederes, waterfalls and typical villages… From the Pays de Cerdon to the south of Bugey, the landscapes are multi-faceted and offer fabulous horizons…
This is one of the last great continental marshes in Western Europe. At the foot of the Grand Colombier, over 4,000 species of flora and fauna have been recorded here!
A Ramsar-labeled site of international importance.
Le Marais de Lavours, stilt path in the nature reserve, at the foot of Grand Colombier
The Lavours Marsh, 200 resurgences of pure water
Le Marais de Lavours, stilt walk in the nature reserveIn the Ain mountains, if there’s one goal, it’s to climb the high peaks of the Jura massif. From the line of ridges nicknamed “Balcons du Léman”, due to its privileged position, to the giant of Bugey, the Grand Colombier, further south…
Hike, contemplate, step back. Because at altitude, everything seems simpler… and bigger.
Cliffs, rivers, forests… the Ain region abounds in natural wonders. But there are also places where nature reinvents itself and tells a different story. Fancy a surprising detour?
Thanks to its ponds, mountain lakes, wild rivers®, waterfalls, canyons, marshes and rivers, the Ain offers landscapes that are at times mirrors of the sky, and at other times living, surprising waters. Here, water digs, shapes, transforms and invites contemplation… Ready to let yourself be charmed?
Gorges de l'Ain, views from Mont Balvay
Gorges de l'Ain seen from Mont Balvay
Ain river landscape and hiker50 km of high, astonishing karst cliffs. From the viewpoints, you’ll discover a landscape both raw and unspoilt, where nature imposes its strength and beauty.
Outdoor Ski touringThe Ain isn’t just about lakes and green mountains… In winter, it’s also a true Nordic region! From the Jura Mountains to the slopes of the Plateau d’Hauteville, the snow transforms the landscape into a life-size playground. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledging and frosty panoramas: here, winter rhymes with fresh air and hushed silence.
