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Hike of the Clairefontaine waterfall

Hike of the Clairefontaine waterfall

Description

Hike starting from Virieu-le-Grand leading to the impressive Clairefontiane waterfall.

Hike to discover the historic center of Virieu-le-Grand by going up the Arène river to the majestic Clairefontaine waterfall located in the forest. Unlike some other waterfalls, the flow of Clairefontaine never stops, even during periods of drought.

From the centre of Virieu-le-Grand, follow Route d'Hauteville to the Chemin de Clairefontaine. You can cut the hairpins that wind up to the foot of the waterfall. The circuit then crosses the Chanille bridge before splitting into two more or less direct return options.

This hike can be downloaded on the free app Ain Outdoor.

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Walking
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
2h
Dist.
6 km
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Starting point

01510   Virieu-le-Grand
Lat : 45.847903Lng : 5.651636

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Environments

Forest location
TER stop (regional train) within 500 m
In the country
Lake -5km away
Village centre
Close to a public transportation

Updated by

Office de Tourisme Bugey Sud Grand Colombier - 04/09/2026
www.bugeysud-tourisme.fr
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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾