Discover the natural beauty of Brenod, Ain, Rhône-Alpes

Cycle routes cross Haut-Bugey it s recommended to amator of the nature, calm and big space.

a circuit that's just the ticket for a family with young kids. Springtime is the right time for enjoying the waterfalls here to their best. You can't go wrong finding them : just follow the blue signboards, some of them fish shaped. There's a superb panorama of the plateau from here. A roman bridge, a footbridge, a landmark table and a picnic area punctuate the 2 hour walk.

For the 2023-2024 season, the salle hors sac will only be open to school groups on weekdays. Capacity of 120 seats by reservation

Rental of cross-country skis, sledges, snowshoes, skating equipment, traditional equipment

The Montagnard de Lachat Ski Centre on the Retord Plateau offers 50km of cross-country skiing pistes. These include circuits to suit all abilities with green, blue, red and black pistes available that range in length from 2.5km to 17km. The Montagnard de Lachat Ski Centre invites you to come and enjoy the fresh air while partaking in the range of winter sports on offer. The centre has ample car parking space available and it is possible to rent equipment at the centre’s office. Additionally the centre provides somewhere to chill out after your efforts. There are wide choices of cross-country skiing circuits available that are suitable for both traditional and skating styles. As well as Nordic skiing there are snowshoe circuits and pistes for sledging. These winter activities are great fun and can be enjoyed by families or amongst friends.

Group gîte sleeping 50 in the heart of the Plateau de Retord. Welcomes groups of riders, cyclists, hikers, trail runners, sports training courses, seminars, school groups, etc.

The Tourist Office offers you a guided tour of the Sentier du maquis (scrubland path). Walk through the Plateau de Retord in the company of a guide and a mountain leader to learn all about the facts of the Resistance in the Bugey! Follow in the footsteps of the Maquis of the Plateau de Retord in the spring of 1943, in the company of Florence, guide and lecturer, and Sylvain, mountain leader. The Maquis of the Ain, their military organisation and the daily life of these men will be told to you with many anecdotes. This tour requires good mid-mountain walking skills and hiking boots. You should also bring a bottle of water. Tours must be booked in advance with the Tourist Office. Maximum 30 participants per tour. Payment must be made on registration. The meeting point will be specified at the time of registration. Visits may be cancelled due to weather conditions and if the minimum number of participants is not reached. To complete your visit, go to the Musée de la Résistance et de la Déportation de l'Ain in Nantua 04.74.75.07.50 (open Wednesday to Monday, self-guided tour from 10am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 6pm / groups by prior arrangement).

In a Finnish postcard setting, this gîte offers an ideal location, close to the resort of Les Plans d'Hotonnes. Located in a protected area (Natura 2000), you will find an exceptional setting for a total escape. This old 17th century farmhouse, completely renovated, welcomes you with a large common room, dining room, open kitchen (semi-professional equipped), living room and library corner with a fireplace. Perfect for family game nights. The gîte also has a veranda which opens onto a large south-facing terrace. On the first floor, the sleeping arrangements are divided into 4 bedrooms with bathrooms. A "spring" room with 5 full-size beds, a "summer" room with a double bed, an "autumn" room with 6 bunk beds and a "winter" room with 4 full-size beds. Around the gîte you can enjoy several facilities: a large meadow, a vegetable garden, a playground (football, volleyball), a swing, a cabin and a sauna. There are also rooms for storing skis, snowshoes and bicycles. The building is equipped with a shared washing machine. This location is ideal for direct access to the cross-country ski trails, snowshoe trails and toboggan or downhill ski trails in the resort of Les Plans d'Hotonnes. In the heart of the resort you will find a ski school (ESF) to learn or improve your winter and summer skills. Direct access to the GTJ pedestrian, equestrian, mountain bike and road bike routes. And also to the GR9 and GRP.

In the heart of the resort of Les Plans d'Hotonnes, on the Plateau de Retord, you will find 8 tent sites for a holiday or a change of scenery. 1km from the GTJ by foot, horse or bicycle. On the resort, you can enjoy a good pizza or mountain specialities (raclette, tartiflette, fondue, etc.).

Specialising in rental and repair since 1995, Sports 360 rent 100 bicycles, including more than 40 electrically-assisted bicycles or mountain bikes. Located in Les Plans d'Hotonnes, at the start of the FFC-AIN-FORESTIERE mountain bike trails on the Plateau de Retord, and in the heart of the legendary Bugey mountain passes. The SPORTS 360 shop (formerly Servi'Nature) offers a wide choice of bikes for all abilities and all ages. - Electrically assisted mountain bikes - Full-suspension (electric-assist) mountain bikes, more comfortable, powerful and offering long range. - Carbon or electric-assist road bikes - Country and touring mountain bikes - 2 Quadrix all-terrain wheelchairs for people with disabilities. - And many accessories for hire, 3rd wheel, trailer, luggage rack, etc... You'll also find all the equipment you need for cycling, hiking, wheel-skiing, rollerblading and pedal go-karting. In winter, you can take advantage of a wide choice of ski equipment from this Nordic specialist (skating, classic, snowshoeing, Nordic walking), as well as alpine skis, sledges and all the clothing you need for your outing on the Plateau de Retord. A little extra in the shop: local products and souvenirs from the Plateau de Retord.

Hire and sale of winter sports equipment, Nordic and Alpine skis, snowshoes, sledges, wheel skis, sportswear and accessories, in the heart of the Plans d'Hotonnes resort. Since 1996 SPORTS 360 (formerly Servi'Nature) has been renting equipment for your outdoor leisure activities. Reserve your equipment (skis, boots, poles, snowshoes, sleds, etc.). The store and rental is located in the heart of the Plans d'Hotonnes resort near the Nordic and Alpine departures, opposite the biathlon stadium and the sledding slopes. Find a local products section in the store with what you need to regain your strength after the effort or a souvenir from the Retord plateau. WINTER rental equipment from children to adults. - Alpine skiing (downhill/piste skiing), telemark, snowboard. - Nordic skiing: skate, classic, scales, classic with skin, Nordic touring skiing (back country), snowshoeing. - Sleds: 1-seater, 2-seater, yooner, snow hiking boots. SUMMER rental equipment from children to adults. - eMTB. - Full suspension eMTB all suspension + comfort + fun. - Semi-rigid mountain bikes. - Carbon road bikes. - eRoad bikes. - Classic and skate rollerskis. - Roller skates and pedal karts. - Hiking shoes. *Half-day rental: (morning 9am-1pm/afternoon 12:30pm-5pm) *Possibility to rent for the day, 2 days, several days, for the season. *Group reception (school, CE, social centers, etc.) Reservations possible, quotes, invoicing. Maintenance of your skis possible all year round.

Several kilometers of tracks offer a fun space that will satisfy both beginners and the most experienced: 6 slopes from easy to very difficult levels. Its technicality will be appreciated by athletes with bends and hills. In summer, the stadium is the favorite place for rollerski trainings, local clubs and national / international teams regularly come to improve their skills at the Stade des Plans d'Hotonnes. Practice rollerskiing / rollerblading (…): - The biathlon stadium is also open to the simple practice of roller skiing (without shooting), rollerblading, pedal karts, cycling (subject to availability, reservation required). Equipment rental (roller skis, rollerblades, bicycles, go-karts) is possible at the Sports 360 store located opposite the stadium. The ESF (ski school) Plans d'Hotonnes also offers beginners and advanced classes on rollerskis all year round by reservation. Club practice, sports training: - The biathlon stadium is an area dedicated to future athletes and biathletes, for this reason, our athletes will have a privileged place in the Plans d'Hotonnes biathlon stadium. Plan your visit to the ski slopes by sending us an SMS / WhatsApp to 06 98 78 45 64. Access to the shooting range must be booked 48 hours in advance by emailing clients@plateauderetord.fr / calling 04 79 87 59 67 / 06 98 78 45 64

The Château de Champdor is located a few kilometers drive north of Hauteville-Lompnes. The building dates from 1743 and has 2 tall towers and several outbuildings. Please note that it is not possible to visit the inside of the château. The Château de Champdor comprises of 14 rooms and has a traditional pigeon house within its grounds. It is not possible to visit the interior of the château except during certain dates during July and August when art exhibitions are held there.

Monument and cemetery set up as a memory of the maquis of Ain and Haut Jura Erected next to the main road, this memorial, carved by Charles Machet, is in memory of the 700 dead men in the Ain and Jura maquis during the 2nd world war.

Le Pont des Tines (The Tines bridge) is a geological feature located between the villages of Haut-Valromey and Ruffieu. This small canyon covered with green moss reveals the extent of its beauty during snowmelt or heavy rainfall. The waters of the Seran have dug into the rock and created this surprising natural arch. "Tines" means tub in the local former dialect, these are the names given to these strange cavities carved into the rock by the force of the current. Accessible by the hiking trails from Songieu, Ruffieu, or from the D54 road. Not to be confused with the Puit des Tines located a few kilometres downstream of the Séran river.

Point of view in Labalme. In order to access the panorama that offers the village on the Cerdon “reculée”, the Ain plains and the Lyonnais Mounts, as to discover its splendid little church of the 15th century or its archeological remains, you will have to take your pilgrim’s staff… Your adventurer soul will be filled by a trip into the Caves of Cerdon : did you know what treasures are hided under your feet ? Travel, as Jules Verne, at the centre of earth, through the time, at the Caves of Cerdon… Horse lover ? Go with your mount and roam one of the many hiking pathways that will permit you to move at top speed and for many hours. You could also practice western horse riding. To be seen : Church from the 15th – Vistas and points of view.

Constructed at the end of the 11th century on the site of a former Benedictine abbey, Saint Michael’s Abbey was declared a national monument in 1907. The abbey has several interesting architectural features and houses a painting by Delacroix. Saint Michael’s Abbey was home to the Cistercian order from its foundation until the French Revolution when it was badly damaged. It reopened during the 19th century as a parish church retaining some of its Cistercian features such as the 30m high bell tower which was reconstructed to resemble the bell tower in Cluny. One enters the abbey through an exquisite Romanesque doorway. Once inside you can marvel the gothic choir loft with its beautifully carved marble angles, magnificent vaulted ceiling and the renaissance styled Saint Anne’s Chapel. The abbey’s organ with its 2,800 pipes was built in 1845 by Nicolas-Antoine Lete and is classified as a historic monument in its own right. “Le Martyre de Saint-Sébastien” a painting by the famous French artist Eugène Delacroix also hangs in the abbey.

Panorama of the Cerdon village and its vineyard, from the restaurant "le Panoramique" on the D1084 rood

Cerdon Caves take you on a voyage back into prehistoric times ! Take the footpath to return to the shady park and have a good moment in this natural and unusual area and under the Lap tent. A little tourist train takes you to the entrance of the underground cave system where you continue on foot along the bed of the former rive. A mysterious and grandiose journey with full of surprises. At the Cerdon caves, the youngs, from 4 years' old, and the adults will discover the prehistoric people life : how to start a fire, how to hunt with assegais, discover the archeological remains... Organize your visit between animations and caves visit from the fixed visits schedule mentionned on our web site. Shady picnic areas - Snack - Shop Do not forget your sweat and good shoes.

Cascade made up of three falls of 60, 40 and 15 metres. Extremely photogenic!

Glacial lake with a surface area of 141ha (348 acres) and a depth of up to 43 metres (140ft). Activities include angling, sailing, bathing, pedal boats, water-skiing.

A beautiful waterfall by rainy weather but which gets lost as soon as the drought arrives. The brook of Culaz feeds the Veyron in the village.

Ain's temps loisirs is a multi-service structure: a bar-restaurant, a shop selling local products, crafts and souvenirs. There is also a rental area (skis, snowshoes, scooters, swincar) and a wellness area (massage). Small catering with local products only, to be found in the shop area. Area (Nordic bath, sauna) massage on reservation.

Restaurant open all year round in the heart of the Plans d'Hotonnes resort, at the foot of the downhill ski slopes, 500 m from the cross-country ski area and from the hiking and mountain bike trails. In a mountain chalet atmosphere, Hervé offers a varied menu with raclette, tartiflette, fondue, brasserie menu, salads, pizza and a workers' menu. Vegetarian dishes available on request.

The Auberge de Ruffieu welcomes you all year round with traditional, home-cooked French cuisine! Mélissa et François vous accueillent dans leur bar restaurant hôtel situé dans le Valromey. Profitez du calme et des bons plats faits maison proposés par François, le chef. Fermeture pour congés annuels du 18 octobre au dimanche 3 novembre inclus.

The Auberge Gîte de la Praille is a 20 bed guesthouse and restaurant located 5km from Hauteville-Lompnes at an altitude of 1,133m in the quiet and picturesque Col de la Rochette, which is a fantastic location for a wide variety of outdoor activities. The Auberge Gîte de la Praille guesthouse comprises of 20 beds located in 3 separate rooms. There is 1 room containing 4 beds another with 6 beds and a 3rd containing 10 beds. However, your reservation guarantees that you will be the sole occupant of the room no matter how many empty beds there are. The guesthouse also has a wonderful restaurant that is open from Wednesday to Sunday all year round which offers local charcuterie, fondues and fish. Being surrounded by nature, the Auberge Gîte de la Praille is great place for hiking, cycling and mountain biking in the summer time and has storage facilities available for bicycles. During the winter months the Hauteville Plateau becomes covered in snow and is renowned for cross country skiing and the auberge has all the skiing equipment you will need for hire.

On the site of the Vendrolière lake, Angèle and Michel offer daily specials, pizzas, pancakes and salads of all kinds as well as drinks and ice creams to enjoy on the spot or to take away.

Restaurant situated in the heart of Cerdon village with a traditional cooking. Restaurant situated in the heart of Cerdon village with a traditional cooking. Specialities : frogs legs, snails with Bugey wines, foie gras.

Discover an unusual, intimate and cocooning place: the Finnish kota. The ideal place for a birthday party, an evening with friends or family.

Situated in the heart of Poncin, an old medieval village, discover a traditional cooking. Pizza area to eat in or take out. Only in the evening.

Group gîte sleeping 50 in the heart of the Plateau de Retord. Welcomes groups of riders, cyclists, hikers, trail runners, sports training courses, seminars, school groups, etc.

Located on the Plateau de Retord, at an altitude of 1050 m, the gîte n°1 of La Grange des Plans is a privileged place to recharge your batteries and discover the gentle activities offered by the Jura Mountains. This 95m2 gîte is located on the first floor of an old farmhouse with character, in the middle of nature. It includes 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a kitchenette, a living room, a mezzanine with a TV corner and a laundry room. Ideally located at the foot of the cross-country ski trails, hiking trails and mountain bike tracks, it offers a beautiful view of the Plans d'Hotonnes ski resort. The downhill ski lifts are 800m from the gîte. Les Plans d'Hotonnes is located 1h15 from Lyon, Bourg en Bresse, Chambéry, Annecy and Geneva. By combining the 2 gîtes of the Grange des Plans, the maximum capacity is 15 people.

Located on the Plateau de Retord, at an altitude of 1050 m, the lodge n°2 from La Grange des Plans is a privileged place to recharge your batteries and discover the gentle activities offered by the Jura Mountains. This 105m2 gîte is located on the first floor of an old farmhouse with character, in the middle of nature. It includes 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a kitchenette, a living room and a lounge. Ideally located at the foot of the cross-country ski trails, hiking trails and mountain bike trails, it offers a beautiful view of the ski resort of Les Plans d'Hotonnes. The downhill ski lifts are 800m from the gîte. Les Plans d'Hotonnes is located 1h15 from Lyon, Bourg en Bresse, Chambéry, Annecy and Geneva. By combining the 2 gîtes of the Grange des Plans, the maximum capacity is 15 people.

In a Finnish postcard setting, this gîte offers an ideal location, close to the resort of Les Plans d'Hotonnes. Located in a protected area (Natura 2000), you will find an exceptional setting for a total escape. This old 17th century farmhouse, completely renovated, welcomes you with a large common room, dining room, open kitchen (semi-professional equipped), living room and library corner with a fireplace. Perfect for family game nights. The gîte also has a veranda which opens onto a large south-facing terrace. On the first floor, the sleeping arrangements are divided into 4 bedrooms with bathrooms. A "spring" room with 5 full-size beds, a "summer" room with a double bed, an "autumn" room with 6 bunk beds and a "winter" room with 4 full-size beds. Around the gîte you can enjoy several facilities: a large meadow, a vegetable garden, a playground (football, volleyball), a swing, a cabin and a sauna. There are also rooms for storing skis, snowshoes and bicycles. The building is equipped with a shared washing machine. This location is ideal for direct access to the cross-country ski trails, snowshoe trails and toboggan or downhill ski trails in the resort of Les Plans d'Hotonnes. In the heart of the resort you will find a ski school (ESF) to learn or improve your winter and summer skills. Direct access to the GTJ pedestrian, equestrian, mountain bike and road bike routes. And also to the GR9 and GRP.

In the heart of the resort of Les Plans d'Hotonnes, on the Plateau de Retord, you will find 8 tent sites for a holiday or a change of scenery. 1km from the GTJ by foot, horse or bicycle. On the resort, you can enjoy a good pizza or mountain specialities (raclette, tartiflette, fondue, etc.).

Hotel-restaurant with 9 rooms in the heart of the resort of Les Plans d'Hotonnes on the Plateau de Retord at the foot of the ski slopes. Bar-restaurant with mountain specialities on the menu.

In a renovated 19th century Bugist farmhouse, in the heart of Valromey, the owners offer 4 rooms for a capacity of 12 people. Norwegian breakfast. "Utsikten" is a typical old farmhouse of the Haut Valromey, recently renovated, located southwards with a breathtaking view of the Chartreuse and Vercors mountains. In the old barn, the gîte has been fitted out: two bedrooms for two people and a sleeping area in the mountain for two people. Possibility of adding sleeping accommodation for children. Each room has a shower, washbasin and toilet. There is also a large room with a kitchenette, a dining room and a sitting area with a wood burning stove. The heating is underfloor heating in all rooms except the upstairs bedroom. The rooms in the gîte can be rented as guest rooms. Languages spoken: French, Norwegian, Swedish and Danish.

In a renovated 19th century Bugist farmhouse, in the heart of Valromey, the owners offer 4 rooms for a capacity of 12 people. Norwegian breakfast. "Utsikten" is a typical old farmhouse of the Haut Valromey, renovated and located southwards with a breathtaking view of the Chartreuse and Vercors mountains. The three rooms are located in the old barn: two double rooms and a sleeping area in the mountain corner for two persons. Each room has a shower, washbasin and toilet. There is also a large room with a kitchen area, a dining area and a sitting area with a wood burning stove. The heating is underfloor heating in all rooms except the upstairs bedroom. Guests in the rooms will enjoy a hearty Scandinavian breakfast.

Located at an altitude of 1200m, in the small hamlet of Les Bergonnes, 3 minutes from the resort of Les Plans d'Hotonnes, its guest rooms (or group gîte) have a capacity of 15 beds. A family resort par excellence in winter, discover these wide-open spaces for hiking and discovery in all seasons. This resort is also an important stage of the GTJ and the GR9. This tourist accommodation offers a peaceful stay in a friendly, peaceful and welcoming environment. Each room has a private bathroom with shower, washbasin and toilet. The common room invites to share moments of exchange in all simplicity. Meals are also served in the dining room, prepared with local and seasonal products. The balneotherapy room is equipped with a massage shower, a sauna and a hammam. The adjoining relaxation area has sun loungers, an elliptical and a bike located south where a large bay window floods the room with light and wonderful mountain scenery in all seasons. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation where nature will remind you how much it can fill you with energy. The conception of the place is based on welcome, harmony, sharing, conviviality, respect and love. In this space, we offer you various formulas in guest rooms or in group lodging: - Overnight stay, weekend, week - Balneo - relaxation - Energy medicine treatments (by appointment only) - Initiation courses in energetic medicine

Stopover gîte/group, approved Youth and Sports and National Education, located in the hamlet of Les Bergonnes, very close to the ski resort of Les Plans d'Hotonnes. Half board offered, family cuisine based on local products. Beautifully restored while keeping the charm of the old farms, the cottage offers pleasant stays for all. Several rooms of different capacities are suitable for anyone wishing to spend a time of sharing and meeting around a well-stocked and warm table d'hôtes.