From Perouges to Bugey

Buizin vats hike

A natural curiosity of Ain, in the heart of Bugey, the Buizin vats are more or less deep pots. On the trail, a series of waterfalls makes this hike in the undergrowth pleasant. To be done in mid-season to take advantage of the water basins.

Distance : 12.5 km

Duration : 3h30

Level : Moderate

Elevation : 250 D +

Walking

Buizin vats hike

Distance : 12.5 km

Duration : 3h30

Level : Moderate

Elevation : 250 D +

Walking

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Departure: Vaux-en-Bugey

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A hike almost entirely in the undergrowth, ideal for the spring and autumn periods. A perfect trail to enjoy the coolness of the forest, wild flowers along the way and especially a walk along the water. Beautiful light, pretty landscapes pierced through the foliage and above all perfect tranquillity. Only the birds and the breeze will accompany you to the tanks and their waterfall...

A rather easy walk, although some steep slopes and river crossings. Ideal to enjoy it with friends without very young children and hikers in good physical shape.

On the way back, a gourmet break is a must in the village of Vaux-en-Bugey to taste the wines made on site.

Your itinerary

Departure Vaux-en-Bugey

Getting to the starting point

Departure from Vaux en Bugey or Vaux Févroux

The departure can be from Vaux en Bugey (parking near the village hall) or from Vaux Fevroux (hamlet 2 km from Vaux, a few parking spaces at the washhouse). Follow yellow markings. From Vaux-en-Bugey, head south (rue des cattes), then left on route de Lagnieu (D60a). Turn right on "chemin des Gorelles", take the path that goes straight between the houses and stay on the main path until Vaux-Févroux.

Direction Cleyzieu

From Vaux Fevroux, almost at the exit of the hamlet, direction Cleyzieu, on the D60a, take a path to the right which goes up into the forest (sign for source captured - rue Paute). The path is in the undergrowth almost all the time. Cross a large pasture. Continue following the yellow markings.

At the Buizin bridge

At the bridge over the Buizin, do not cross. Take the path that goes to the right. Continue up to a fork. Turn left to cross the watchtower river. Continue to climb up to the vats.

Towards the Buizin waterfall

At the level of the barrack, a staircase goes up to the right in the wood (be careful, very steep, can slip). Continue up the river (scrap pontoon) and yellow markings, to the foot of the waterfall. Warning: passage requiring attention. Be careful during periods of high water.

Laboratory

Turn back by the river. At the level of the stairs, leave them to continue straight. Back at the bridge over the Buizin, cross. Take the road to the left and drive along for about 700 meters to arrive at the "Laboratory" (abandoned house). Take a path that goes up behind the building (a few steps) to overlook Vaux Fevroux then go down to the hamlet.

Back to Vaux-en-Bugey

Walk along the main street of Vaux-Févroux until you turn right onto rue du lavoir. Continue to the left then go straight up to the Nièvre chapel. Go down the stairs under the cemetery to pass in front of the oratory. Cross the village by the quays of Buizin and route de la gare.

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Advice from the Office

Nearby, the Buizin trail from Vaux-en-Bugey to Saint-Denis-en-Bugey is a pedestrian route along the stream for 8km. Family outing to be done in part or in full. In the town of Vaux en Bugey, two winegrowers welcome you to taste their wine, produced from the vines on the hills surrounding the village.