Hike: Sentier des Charteux

A former forester's house that has been completely restored as a gîte d'étape et de séjour, situated at an altitude of 1250m, on the GR9, the GTJ and the site of the former Carthusian monastery of Arvières.Rejuvenate in a peaceful natural setting, accessible on foot and snowshoes, and by car via a passable forest track. Accommodation for 14 people in 6 bedrooms. 2 triple rooms, 3 double rooms with single beds and 1 double room. Special offer: unlimited relaxation and wild plant cooking course using the traditional bread oven! Meals, half board Open from mid-May to mid-October, Tuesday to Sunday lunchtime, and from mid-December to mid-March, Wednesday to Sunday lunchtime.

In the Grand Colombier massif, in the Chalet d'Arvières at 1200 metres, local cuisine with aromatic plants from the botanical garden and wild plants. Peaceful setting with views over the Valromey.Simple local fare for lunch and more elaborate meals by reservation only. Situated on the GR 9 and GTJ, an ideal gourmet stop-off for walkers and locals. Superb natural setting accessible on foot and snowshoes, and forest track for vehicles.

At the foot of the Grand Colombier, the Musée du Bugey-Valromey invites you to take a refreshing break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, with its Renaissance house featuring architecture typical of the region and its parkland in the heart of the countryside.Located in a carefully preserved Renaissance-style house, at the foot of Grand Colombier Mountain, the Bugey-Valromey Museum will transport you through centuries of Bugey life, from the 19th century to today. The kitchen and scullery with a slopstone sink, the bedroom, cellar and outhouse and the dovecotes provide the stage for reconstructions and displays of the museum’s collections. The area’s history, significant people, daily life, geography and wildlife, means of transportation and landscapes are just some of the main themes presented in the exhibitions. Wood has always been, and continues to be, one of the area’s most important resources. An underlying theme of the visit, wood is featured in several of the museum’s collections, such as in the workshops which showcase the tools and material used in woodcraft professions (e.g. lumberjacks, coal producers, wheelwrights, coopers and woodturners). More impressive yet is the collection of turned artwork produced by 30 international artists, on display in the Renaissance house. Bugey also has a remarkable natural landscape of green countryside and rolling hills - the view from the museum illustrates this. It is therefore no surprise that artists have always been inspired by its landscapes; and hikers by its valleys. From April to November, the museum calendar is marked by an excellent cultural programme that brings together quality and conviviality, offering something for all tastes and all ages!