Hiking the ridges on snowshoes

Essential route of Bugey with its breathtaking view of Mont-Blanc. And it's even better in winter, with snowshoes on your feet. When the snow is there, put on your boots and put on your walking sticks for a hike in winter mode.

Distance : 9 km
Duration : 3:0pm
Level : Moderate
Elevation : 268 D +
Hiking the ridges on snowshoes
Distance : 9 km
Duration : 3:0pm
Level : Moderate
Elevation : 268 D +
Departure: Innimond
Loop
Stones, Earth, Not suitable for pushchairs
Pet Friendly
Descent in pebbles between Pela and Petit Perthuis (sticks strongly recommended) Descent by GR59 under the very eroded Croix du Rocher. Prefer to take the sporting route and find the GR further on. The belvedere of the Cross is equipped and secure. Do not approach the cliffs. Stony and wet paths at several points along the route. Sticks recommended.
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From the charming village of Innimond, an uphill hiking trail leads to the highest point of Mount Pela. The rest of the pedestrian route follows the ridges between the Col du Perthuis and Ordonnaz, along the Tantanet. A clear passage, with a view of Bugey, gradually letting the Alps appear in the distance. The chef's surprise comes on the descent to the Col du Petit Perthuis. Facing the paragliding decor, Mont-Blanc takes shape for the lucky ones, on beautiful clear days but not too hot.

An orientation table teaches curious hikers more about the surrounding peaks. Following the old sports route, the hike ends at the Innimond cross, offering a 360°C panorama of the Bugey mountains, its champion the Grand Colombier in the distance, and a glimpse of the Ambléon lake (not authorized bathing). The final descent is to be followed with caution until the return to the village.

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Advice from the Office

If by chance you are hiking on a clear day, without humidity and not too sunny, you will surely have the chance to photograph Mont-Blanc, which points its white head in the distance on the horizon.

In winter, snow is often present. We think of snowshoes!

Tips for photographers

If by chance you are hiking on a clear day, without humidity and not too sunny, you will surely have the chance to photograph Mont-Blanc, which points its white head in the distance on the horizon.

In case of rain

Do not panic ! Here are all our sheltered activities.

On the way back

To bring back a souvenir or something to treat yourself, stock up on local products from the Ain Plain.

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