This approximately 14-kilometer loop is an ideal family hike. It combines history, paleontology, and scenic beauty. From La Plagne, near Dinoplagne, you can decide to start by visiting the world's …

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Last updated: May 19, 2025

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Plagne

This village is not to be confused with La Plagne, which is a ski resort. It was created in 1845 at the same time as the hamlet of Tré-Montréal. These …

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3.17 km

Stèle du Maquis

Memorial

6.25 km

Lac Genin

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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13.4 km

Dinoplagne

This paleontological site was discovered in 2009. It houses the longest sauropod footprint in the world. These tracks have been protected and showcased under a wooden canopy since 2021.

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14.6 km

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8.57 km

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1.34 km

859 m

641 m

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8.11 km

2.59 km

2.48 km

641 m

598 m

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Ain TourismeJune 21, 2024

This approximately 14-kilometer loop is an ideal family hike. It combines history, paleontology, and scenic beauty. From La Plagne, near Dinoplagne, you can decide to start by visiting the world's largest sauropod trail (open only from April to October - €12 admission). You can also decide to book this

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The dinosaur loop

Plagne

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