Hiking in the Ain regionRoaming means leaving the noise of the world for the silence of the trails. Chemin de Compostelle and Chemin d’Assise, GR®, GR® de Pays, GTJ… Whatever the route, the Ain offers you a beautiful escape. Days of walking, nights in refuges or under the stars, unexpected encounters, panoramas that stop time in its tracks. You’ll leave with a heavy bag and come back lighter.
Group hiking and landscape
Group hiking and landscape
Grand Colombier landscapeIt starts gently at Valserhône, with the Plateau de Retord stretching out peacefully beneath your feet. Then the climb takes hold, and your breath quickens. Giron, the highest commune in the Ain, marks the entrance to another world. Up there, the Haute Chaîne jurassienne awaits you: the highest peaks in the massif offer a balcony overlooking Lake Geneva, with views that leave you breathless. The air is fresher, the silence deeper. Then it’s back down to Valserhône, legs lighter and head full of wide-open spaces.
Need a break? The micro-adventures in the Ain are just the thing for a 3-day escape from everyday life. Ranging from 44 to 59 km, these itineraries plunge you into raw nature: deep forests, panoramic ridges, rivers and secret valleys.
You don’t need a car for a breath of fresh air! From Lyon or Geneva, several hiking itineraries are accessible by train for a day or a weekend. The Plateau d’Hauteville, Lac de Nantua and the thousand ponds of the Dombes region are all just a short train ride away. Simply arrive at the station, take a few steps off the platform… and you’re in for a treat.
L'Ain à portée de train: train on the Cize-Bolozon viaduct in Ain
Horses in the AinThe Ain has a rich variety of landscapes and a long-standing tradition of livestock farming, particularly in the Dombes region. The region offers a multitude of equestrian centers and pony clubs, as well as a wide range of hiking trails. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced rider, the trails of the Ain invite you to discover its natural riches at the pace of your mount.
