The first part of the trail is very easy: first you leave the city center from the station on tarmac (30min) then, between the Voie du Tram car park and the Pont des Pierres (2h), you move on a wide and stony path without major difference in height.
From the Pierres Bridge, you start a climb towards the village of Montanges then Chamfromier (2h), after Montanges, the path changes atmosphere, you walk in wooded areas and dirt road. Last stage from Champfromier to Chézery-Forens (2h), passages near the rivers then again clear views at the end.
There are different ways to hike on this path : - on foot : discover the fantastic history of the trolley thanks to a lot of signs with information written on them - by bike : you can have a lot of fun thanks to many activities you can try with an all-terrain bike - you can also go jogging and time yourself thanks to all the kilometer marker on the way
Tips
There are many kilometer markers and machines for all-terrain bikes on the first four kilometers.
Ouverture
All year round.
Subject to favorable weather.
Tarifs
Free access.
Contact et accès Gare de Bellegarde ou Parking de la Voie du Tram D991 (lieu-dit Rougeland) pour éviter la ville Bellegarde-sur-Valserine 01200 Valserhône Ain (1)
