Ain à Vélo, hiking and walking

L’Ain à Vélo®: a rapidly expanding network. Soon 1,100 km of signposted routes between the plains of Bresse, the passes of the Jura mountains and the banks of the Rhône. Routes for everyone, from leisurely cyclists to seasoned climbers.

The Ain, cycling for all tastes...

The Department of Ain, located between Lyon and Geneva, with its highly contrasting landscapes, will amaze you with so many different worlds and atmospheres within the same territory. The River Ain, the central axis of the region, links 4 different but complementary regions: Bresse and Dombes to the west, Bugey and Pays de Gex to the east.

Ain’s varied topography has given rise to a highly diversified range of cycling itineraries for all levels, designed to showcase the department’s tourist attractions. Take the full measure of them for an escapade that, depending on your level or your desire, can last a few hours or a few days.

UNDER DEPLOYMENT The new Ain à vélo® itinerary network Over 1,000 kilometers for all levels!

The L’Ain à Vélo network is taking shape, with almost 1,100 km of signposted routes across the département. Low-traffic shared roads, gentle itineraries for a family outing, or leg-pulling passes for cyclists looking for a challenge. The Bresse region unfurls its peaceful roads between farms and meadows, the Dombes invites you to ride along its ponds, and soon the Bugey will unveil its mythical climbs and breathtaking panoramas.

Already in Bresse and Dombes!

©Bugey vineyards|Marilou Perino/ Pérouges Bugey Tourisme

Tips & safety instructions

Before you set off to explore the Ain, there are a few simple rules to help you make the most of your outing. Equipment, signs, sharing the road… Adopt the right reflexes for a safe outing. Prepare your outing and ride with a clear head!

See safety instructions