4-season mountain activities

Top mountain activities

There’s no need to choose between summer and winter: the Ain mountains can be experienced 4 seasons out of 4. Giant zip-lining, tobogganing on rails, Nordic bathing, via ferrata, dog sledding, hiking, paragliding or mountain biking… every time of year has its share of sensations, landscapes and pleasures to share. Solo, with your partner or with your family, discover the top activities to try out all year round, in the great outdoors.

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A family version of the mountains Good memories

Swimming, sensations, animal complicity, ideas for visits… In the Ain, you can discover the mountains as a family, stress-free and with a smile. Activities are designed for young and old alike, with just the right amount of adventure, nature and shared laughter.

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Taste the mountains for real

Here, you don’t just walk or slide: you savor. Cheeses with character, Bugey wines, melt-in-your-mouth mountain recipes, meals shared in an inn… The products have a taste of place, of work well done and of the passing seasons.

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Summer or winter, it's always a good idea!

Whether you like to walk in tall grass or leave your tracks in fresh snow, the mountains of the Ain open the way for you. In summer, you can smell the hot resin, the picnics at the summit and the whistling zip lines. In winter, it’s crunchy, slippery and laughter-filled. Two seasons, two atmospheres. Just one question: where do you start?

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Biathlon Precision under pressure, summer and winter alike

In the Ain, biathlon is a complete adventure. Skiing on wheels or cross-country, shooting lying down or standing up, shortness of breath and meticulous concentration… In the snow or on the grass, this discipline combines effort and mastery with the thrill of competition. At the Plans d’Hotonnes stadium, the experience is accessible to all, even those without Olympic medals. Try it out with family and friends!

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Did you know? The Ain is a land of trails...

It was here, on the Plateau de Retord, that three-time UTMB winner Xavier Thévenard took his first steps. With its forests, valleys, challenging gradients and breathtaking panoramas, the département offers an ideal natural training ground for all levels. From secret trails to major events, running here takes on a whole new meaning.

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Resorts on a human scale Made for big moments

In the Ain, mountain resorts and ski areas don’t try to outdo each other. You won’t find endless queues or crowds: just space, simplicity and nature at your fingertips. From Lélex to Hauteville, from the Plans d’Hotonnes resort to the peaks of Monts Jura, each site cultivates its own style, activities and atmosphere. Summer and winter alike, these are accessible, family-friendly playgrounds full of pleasant surprises. Are you coming?