Group hiking and landscapeGroup hiking and landscape
©Group hiking and landscape|Benjamin Becker
Winter hikingWinter hiking
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Plateau de RetordPlateau de Retord
©Plateau de Retord|Laurent Madelon, CC Bugey-Sud
Hiking at Grand ColombierHiking at Grand Colombier
©Hiking at Grand Colombier|Benjamin Becker/ Aintourisme

Top 10 view hikes not to be missed

Discover our must-see trails! From the Grand Colombier to the Gorges de l’Ain, via Mont Myon and the Calvaire de Portes, you’ll love the breathtaking panoramas at every turn.

What could be more contemplative than observing the endless horizon?

In the race for the best selfies in front of spectacular scenery, the belvederes of the Ain rival each other for the most beautiful horizons. To be enjoyed without moderation in the cool of the morning or when the breeze picks up at the end of a sunny day…

From Mont Rond

Exceptional 360° panorama of the Alps and Mont Blanc above Gex.

On top of Mount Myon

Revermont summit to watch paragliders take off on the slopes.

Viewpoint from Calvaire de Portes

One of the widest panoramas in the region, from Mont Blanc to the Cévennes.

Panoramic view of the village of Oncieu from the Col d'Evosges.

Do you know why this picturesque village is round?

Beauregard lookout

The aptly named panorama faces Mont Blanc and offers impressive views of the entire Alpine chain.

Balvay and the Ain gorges

Dominate the Ain valley!

Above Lake Nantua

Discover Lac du Haut-Bugey in its natural setting!

Did you know? In the Ain, nature and heritage meet at every bend in the path.

Between mysterious forests, medieval villages, hidden waterfalls and historic relics, every hike tells a story. Visit the “Nature & Heritage Walks & Hikes” page for a selection of itineraries combining stunning scenery and cultural heritage.