From Perouges to Bugey

The old meanders of the Rhône, ENS de l'Ain

Pet Friendly

The Rhône has shaped its valley and changed its bed several times. He carved into the landscape two ancient meanders occupied today by a lake, vast marshes and luxuriant alluvial forests. An exceptional biodiversity at the gates of the village!

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One of the first sites labeled Sensitive Natural Area of ​​Ain.

On the right bank of the Rhône river and at the foot of the first slopes of Bugey, the vast marshes of Serrières-de-Briord come directly from the wanderings of the Rhône. Several centuries ago, the Rhône passed through here all year round. When it receded, the waters were gradually covered by sediments, then by peat, giving way to marshy meadows and humid forests along the river, over nearly 90 hectares.

These environments, which tend to be rare in France today, are home to characteristic fauna and flora, such as bladderwort, a carnivorous floating plant, or warbler, a bird typical of reedbeds. They constitute a veritable "hot spot" of biodiversity and are home to a large number of remarkable and protected species: for example, the European pond turtle, the beaver and the tree frog are all present on the site!

An interpretation trail has been used since 2014 to appreciate the riches of this site on a 3km pedestrian route and one for mountain biking. Free walks and activities are offered from time to time by the Conservatoire des Espaces Naturels de l'Ain.

Adapted tourism

  • Not wheelchair accessible

Proposed activities

  • Animation

labels

  • Sensitive Natural Spaces

Comfort

Services

  • Pet Friendly

Equipments

  • Picnic area.
  • Public toilets
  • Parking
  • Orientation table
  • Free parking

Customer base

Minimum age: 5
Maximum group size: 150

Prices

Free.

Opening

Trail accessible all year round

Advice from the Office

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 Pérouges in Bugey.