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The Top 20 Attractions around Nantua

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Nantua. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Nantua is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: December 2, 2025

Lake Nantua

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This glacial lake backed by limestone cliffs is sometimes sapphire and sometimes emerald in color - Alexandre Dumas wrote in his book Impression de voyage in 1834: “This pretty little …

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Crêt de Chalam

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The Crêt de Chalam culminates at 1,540 m and offers a view to the east of the Valserine valley, the summit of Reculet, the Mont-Blanc massif and to the south …

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A quiet road along the Ain river. It is part of the Ain à Vélo cycle route.
This section is called Ain à Vélo no.22 - And in the middle runs a river.

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Cuvéry Pass

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The Col de Cuvery, from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, is 14.4 kilometers long with an average gradient of between 5 and 6%.

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Cize-Bolozon Viaduct

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The Cize-Bolozn viaduct is a railway road bridge that crosses the Ain river. It is 73 meters high and was built in 1875.

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Plateau de Retord

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The Retord plateau is a fantastic place for hiking or cycling. This was one of my highlights of the entire GTJ. A mix between wide open spaces and wooded areas! …

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Pertes de la Valserine

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La Valserine has carved gorges into the limestone rock and bears witness to the power of nature. Potholes and deep ravines were carved into the rock until the river disappeared into a quagmire.

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Lake Genin

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Nicknamed the Little Canada of Haut-Bugey, this mountain lake, with its alpine fir trees and turquoise waters, is an ideal destination for a hike. At 850 meters above sea level, …

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la borne au lion

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This stone not only offers superb views over the Crêt de Chalam sector, but it also marks a historic boundary. Originally it marked the border between the kingdoms of France, …

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Cerdon Caves

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The Cerdon Caves are located in the French communes of Cerdon and Labalme, in the department of Ain in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. They house an archaeological site from the Magdalenian …

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The Top 20 Attractions around Nantua

Lake Nantua

Crêt de Chalam

Really quiet road

Cuvéry Pass

Cize-Bolozon Viaduct

Plateau de Retord

Pertes de la Valserine

Lake Genin

la borne au lion

Cerdon Caves

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