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Activities in Bugey and the Jura massif

Discover our activities of Bugey and Jura: summer

Summer outdoor sports activities in Bugey on the Hauteville Plateau, in the Albarine Valley, and in the Jura: climbing, via ferrata, and canyoning.

These activities are suitable for all ages and levels, from beginners to advanced climbers. Discover the exceptional landscapes of the Albarine Gorges with the famous Charabotte waterfall and its tunnels, canyoning in the gorge stream in Chaley, or via ferrata on the high cliffs of La Guinguette above Tenay.

These activities are led by a local guide living on the Hauteville Plateau.

Aperitifs suspended in Nantua
Aperitifs suspended in Nantua
from70 €/ people

The suspended aperitifs offer breathtaking views of Lake Nantua from the impressive...

  • A breathtaking view of Lake Nantua
  • In Bugey (Ain)
  • 1 hour from Lyon and Geneva
  • Every day from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Maximum 4 people per group
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Canyoneering : Tréfond-Pernaz
Canyoneering : Tréfond-Pernaz
from55 €/ people

The Tréfond and Pernaz canyons, between Bénonces and Serrières de Briord in the...

  • A half-day canyoning adventure
  • Just 45 minutes from Lyon
  • For families, groups, and friends
  • Swimming and jumps up to 6 meters
  • One or more rappels down waterfalls
  • Daily from April to September
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Canyoneering Family: Bugey
Canyoneering Family: Bugey
from45 €/ children

Discover family canyoning in Bugey with young children in the Albarine Valley in Ain....

  • An ideal canyon to discover canyoning
  • For children aged 7 to 11 and their parents
  • Half-day outing
  • For a great time with the family
  • Less than 1 hour from Lyon
  • Every day from June 1st to September 15th
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Canyoneering in Chaley
Canyoneering in Chaley
from50 €/ people

CANYONING in CHALEY, one hour from Lyon and Geneva. A package to discover canyoning in...

  • A half-day of canyoning
  • In Chaley in the Albarine Valley
  • A super fun canyon
  • Ideal for families or friends
  • Slides and jumps up to 8 meters
  • Every day from April to September
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Canyoneering: La Charabotte
Canyoneering: La Charabotte
from50 €/ people

Rappel down the highest waterfall in the Jura Mountains: the Grande Cascade de...

  • An unforgettable rappel descent
  • From the highest waterfall in the Jura Mountains
  • Canyoning with a qualified instructor
  • For adults and children over 15
  • Every day from April to September
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Canyoning Day: Jura
Canyoning Day: Jura
from80 €/ people

Canyoning in the Jura Mountains in the magnificent Tacon Canyon in Coiserette, 20...

  • A day in a beautiful Jura canyon
  • With an unforgettable atmosphere
  • Only 1 hour 15 minutes from Lyon
  • For all sports enthusiasts (children aged 12 and over)
  • Every day from June to September
  • Reservation required
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Charabotte Waterfalls
Charabotte Waterfalls
from240 €/ group

Discover the Albarine River and the Charabotte waterfalls along the water for a wild...

  • Discover the Charabotte waterfalls
  • In the Albarine Gorges
  • Departing from Chaley
  • A hike along the river
  • With a local guide
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Introduction to Trad climbing
Introduction to Trad climbing
from300 €/ group

Discover trad climbing in the Jura Mountains and Bugey near Lyon. Traditional climbing...

  • Discover trad climbing (Adventure Terrain)
  • A half-day course
  • With a state-certified instructor
  • In Bugey, 1 hour from Lyon
  • Groups of 6 people maximum
  • Every day from April to September
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La Guinguette: Discovery
La Guinguette: Discovery
from45 €/ people

Discover the Guinguette via ferrata between Tenay and Hostiaz, near Lyon, for a...

  • Discover the via ferrata at La Guinguette
  • Half-day outing
  • Every day from April to October
  • Adults and children over 1.40 meters tall
  • Equipment rental included
  • Reservation required
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La Guinguette: Sunset
La Guinguette: Sunset
from50 €/ people

The Guinguette via ferrata at sunset. Discover the Guinguette via ferrata in the last...

  • The Guinguette via ferrata at sunset
  • An incredible atmosphere
  • Grotte Trail or the Grand Trail
  • Every evening in summer by reservation
  • Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Fora bar in Hostiaz
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La via corda: la Charabotte
La via corda: la Charabotte
from70 €/ people

Discover the Charabotte waterfall from a new perspective. Rope up with a mountain...

  • A via ferrata and a via corda
  • In the natural site of La Charabotte
  • An exceptional site in the Ain department
  • With a breathtaking view of the waterfall
  • With a mountain professional
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Multipitch 3-day course
Multipitch 3-day course
from330 €/ people

The "Multi-pitch Autonomy" climbing course is a 3-day course for climbers who...

  • Dates: April and May 2025
  • 3 days of multi-pitch climbing
  • In Bugey, south of the Jura Mountains
  • 30 minutes by train from Lyon
  • With a state-certified instructor
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Multipitch: Roche de Narse
Multipitch: Roche de Narse
from100 €/ personne

Multi-pitch climbing on the Roche de Narse in the Bugey massif, 1 hour from Lyon and...

  • Discover the great routes of Bugey
  • With a mountain guide
  • At the Roche de Narse in the Albarine Valley
  • Technical level: Beginner/Intermediate
  • Groups of 1 to 4 people
  • 1 hour from Lyon
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Night in Portaledge
Night in Portaledge
from250 €/ people

Overnight stay on a portaledge: this is a bivouac on a rock face, an activity for...

  • A night in the Albarine Gorges
  • In the Bugey region of Tenay (Ain)
  • 1 hour from Lyon and Geneva
  • Activity accessible by train
  • From 6 p.m. in the evening to 9 a.m. the following morning
  • Maximum 2 people per group
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Rockclimbing 5-day course
Rockclimbing 5-day course
from290 €/ people

A 5-day climbing course on the most beautiful cliffs in the southern Jura and Bugey...

  • Dates: Several dates in April and May 2025
  • 4 days of climbing on the most beautiful cliffs
  • From the southern Jura and Bugey massifs
  • To climb independently on cliffs
  • With a state-certified instructor
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Rockclimbing in Terre-Ronde
Rockclimbing in Terre-Ronde
from45 €/ people

Discover rock climbing in the Jura Mountains on the Terre-Ronde cliff on the Hauteville...

  • Outdoor climbing... go out the gym!
  • With a certified instructor
  • On the Terre-Ronde cliff in Hauteville
  • In the morning, afternoon, or evening
  • Every day from June to September
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Rockclimbing Week-End Course
Rockclimbing Week-End Course
from180 €/ personne

This climbing weekend in the Jura Mountains between Lyon and Geneva aims to introduce...

  • Cliff climbing weekend for everyone
  • In the Albarine Valley in the Jura Mountains
  • With a state-certified instructor
  • To learn and improve your cliff climbing skills
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Rockclimbing: Albarine gorges
Rockclimbing: Albarine gorges
from45 €/ personne

Discover the climbing cliffs of the Albarine Gorges with a climbing guide. The Albarine...

  • Rock Climbing in the Albarine Gorges
  • Between Hostiaz and Tenay in Bugey
  • With a qualified instructor
  • Morning, afternoon, or evening
  • Every day from June to September
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Sports Canyoning: Le Groin
Sports Canyoning: Le Groin
from60 €/ people

GROIN CANYON IN ARTEMARE. Explore one of the most beautiful canyons in the Jura with a...

  • A half-day in an exceptional canyon
  • With a local guide who specializes in the area
  • An exceptional atmosphere
  • For all athletes (ages 16 and up)
  • From April to September, weather permitting
  • Reservations required
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The Courbatière Cave
The Courbatière Cave
from50 €/ people

The Courbatière Cave is one of the most beautiful caves in the Ain department for...

  • A beautiful cave in Bugey
  • To discover caving
  • Near Lyon and Ambérieu-en-Bugey
  • For all audiences
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The Ghost Train Trail
The Ghost Train Trail
from240 €/ group

The Charabotte Tunnels Trail is one of the most classic hikes in the Ain region....

  • Discover the Ghost Train Tunnels
  • In the Albarine Gorges
  • At the Charabotte Waterfall
  • With a local guide
  • 3-hour hike
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Via Ferrata: Lake Bourget
Via Ferrata: Lake Bourget
from50 €/ people

VIA FERRATA from ROC de CORNILLON to Lac du Bourget: a via ferrata crossing with...

  • Roc de Cornillon Via Ferrata in Savoie
  • Guide and equipment provided
  • Exceptional views of Lake Bourget
  • Half-day outing
  • Children of minimum height 1.40 m
  • Every day from March to October, by reservation
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Via Ferrata: Vouglans Lake
Via Ferrata: Vouglans Lake
from50 €/ people

Via ferrata 30 minutes from Oyonnax and Bellignat, discover the Regardoir via ferrata...

  • The most scenic via ferrata in the Jura
  • Above Lake Vouglans
  • The Regardoir via ferrata
  • With a climbing instructor
  • 30 minutes from Oyonnax and Bellignat
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