The Ain river dug in the limestone rock a deep and tortuous bed.
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The river pours then into gorges framed by impressive ledges limestones. From Poncin, you can discover fairies' fireplaces, villages for balcony, and works of engineering by following the picturesque road of the Gorges of Ain.
Arrived from Jura, after 200 km of a trip in the heart of a restless relief, the river calms down in the department of Ain, quietened down by the restraints of hydroelectric stations. Curious River, floret of the department to which it gave its name, wild and with...
Arrived from Jura, after 200 km of a trip in the heart of a restless relief, the river calms down in the department of Ain, quietened down by the restraints of hydroelectric stations. Curious River, floret of the department to which it gave its name, wild and with...
Rates
Rates
Free
Frre Map of the tour available
Commented visit for the constituted groups: € 2 per person
Commented visit for the constituted groups: € 2 per person
Openings
Openings
All year 2025 - Open everyday
Location
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Riverside
- Village centre
Access
Access
- Departure from Poncin
D1084
Motorway A42 exit n°9 Pont-d’Ain, then, the D1084 towards Nantua
Motorway A40 exit n°8 Saint-Martin-du-Fresne, then, the D1084 towards Lyon
From Poncin, follow the secondary road D91
