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Discover the Charms of Vescles, Jura, Franche-Comté

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Nestled in the heart of Jura, Vescles is a hidden gem in Franche-Comté, offering a multitude of captivating activities for visitors. Nature lovers will be thrilled with the numerous hiking trails that wind through lush forests and rolling hills. The nearby Lake Vouglans is perfect for swimming, canoeing, and family picnics.

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Walking around Vescles

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The five fountains
3.7 km

The five fountains

The blue lakes, bordered and punctuated by many viewpoints, reflect the discreet charm of the villages perched over the Ain and the Bienne rivers. From MONTCUSEL (Black MTB waymarking no. 56), head down the main road towards MARTIGNA and up the D 295 for 800 metres.Leave the D 295 and follow a small road to your left for 100 m before turning right onto an earthy path through the forest until you reach La Meille.Follow the stony path to your right downhill, staying in the forest, and you will reach “Chemin de Cruzille”. Continue straight on the downhill path to reach a good path, follow this path to the right until you come to Côte de Venière. (Possibility of taking the 2 km tour of the Chanon lake to your right.)From Côte de Venière, head up the D 295 to your left through a landscape that opens onto the Chanon Lake towards the village of MARTIGNA. On arriving at the hamlet of Le Chalet, at the foot of the village, take the path to your left overlooking the road and head to Chemin des Buis.  Take the stony path to your left towards Aux Enfingues. (Possibility of taking a round trip to the THREE STRAIRS BELVEDERE (BELVÉDÈRE DES 3 ESCALIERS) 400 metres away: viewpoint over Chanon lake and the outstretched Jura mountains).Continue on the stony and earthy forest path towards the BELVEDERE OF BIEF DESSOUS (BELVÉDÈRE DU BIEF DESSOUS), which ascends slightly for 1.5 km, before heading back down to the D 299. Follow the road to your right until you reach the BELVEDERE OF BIEF DESSOUS.Follow the forest path to your left towards Sur Faucon, and then turn left again to reach Les Cornes de Dolan. Head down the stony trail to your left that will lead you to Grange des Plans, and continue right on the winding and steep path to Bois sous Faucon. (Possibility of taking a 1-km round trip to the Les Plans beach on the edge of the Vouglans lake.)Continue on the path to your left until you reach the EAST VOUGLANS DAM (BARRAGE DE VOUGLANS EST) and then take the road to the village of VOUGLANS. Head down “rue de Framboise” and then follow the D 299 for 50 m. Turn left onto “rue le Bourdia” to reach Le Bourdia. Continue your journey towards CHANCIA through La Planche on a long stony path bordered by fields before a stretch in the shade along the Ain river until you reach Sur l’Antenne and later Sur Valière, before arriving at Sur la Cize, at the entrance to Chancia.Take “Chemin de Nezan” to your left, which ascends sharply with two large bends and heads past Vers la Serra, A la Serra, and will take you to BELEVEDERE AU CHANAIS. The stony path heads up to the Source Saumur before heading through pastures to the hamlet of NEZAN. Take the tarmac road up towards MONTCUSEL. Continue past the summit and take the narrow (single) stony path to your left 50 meters further on to head back down to your point of departure. 

5 h
30 km
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Hike around la Barme
3.7 km

Hike around la Barme

From the sunny hillside of the Bienne valley to the shaded and wooded hillside of the Ain valley, a long walk linking the industrious hamlets around Montcusel and Martinga. From the town hall (yellow waymarking), the trail descends to the village centre in MONTCUSEL, before ascending to the left via “rue de la niella” to reach la Neyelle. Follow the shaded path to the right and exit onto the hand-gliding take-off area. Continue on the main road that descends southwards. Branch off to the east, then head north, go past the Cul de la Pra and then ascend to the hamlet of GRAND SERVE. Follow a road to the right until you reach la Queille after two bends. Descend on a good path along the side of the hill looking over Douvre. Arrive at les Vignes (wide bend). Continue to your left to the bottom of a pasture. A gravel path, with two bends, opens onto a meadow (boxwood, junipers, pine trees, white birches). Head along the pasture and continue north on a sunken path. Reach Chanon. Continue on the road to your right until you come to CHANON LAKE, and then la Côte de Venière. The stone path to your left borders the meadows before reaching Chemin de Cruzille, under the forest canopy. Head under a power line (viewpoint over the Ain valley at the foot of the Vouglans dam). Take an earthy path in a southwestern direction heading along the Owl’s mound. The stony path passes through la Meille and descends to NEZAN.   Follow the road to the left and, at a drinking trough, ascend to the right on a trail followed by a road. Around 50 m after a pass (725 m, viewpoint), return to MONTCUSEL to the right.

5 h
18 km
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Baptêmes en parapente
17 km

Baptêmes en parapente

In the heart of Revermont, 20 minutes from Bourg en Bresse. Treat yourself or others ... with an unforgettable gift. Baptism of the air in paragliding Paragliding experience from Le Revermont, south of the Jura mountains, 20 minutes from Bourg-en-Bresse. A flight to please yourself or others .... offer an unforgettable gift, a moment of freedom overlooking the Bresse plain, the Jura mountains and the Alps... Piou Piou Baptism Cost 35 euros For children under 25 kg This baptism requires calm conditions... so it's usually done in the morning or at the end of the day. A few minutes of gentle gliding along the grassy slopes of Mont Myon. Junior Baptism : Cost 50 euros For teenagers and pre-teens from 25 kg. Maximum age 16 At the heart of the event, ... between 10 and 15 minutes to discover the subtleties of our activity. Exploiting ascents, gliding and accelerating will be the highlights of this baptism. Take a front-row seat for a 360° panoramic view of our region. Baptism "Grand Vol" : Cost 75 € For all persons from 30 to 85 kg ... At the heart of the event... between fifteen and twenty-five minutes to discover the subtleties of our activity. Exploiting lift, glide and acceleration will be the highlights of this experience. Take a front-row seat for a 360° panoramic view of our region. All our flights are available 7/7 days from March 1st to September 30th. (subject to availability and weather conditions). Flights carried out in tandem with a state-certified instructor.

01370 Val-Revermont
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IGN cards

3227OT - SAINT-AMOUR ARINTHOD ORGELET
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Collection : TOP 25 ET SÉRIE BLEUE
Scale : 1:25 000
13.90€
3228OT - OYONNAX GORGES DE L'AIN PNR DU HAUT-JURA
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Collection : TOP 25 ET SÉRIE BLEUE
Scale : 1:25 000
13.90€
TOP75012 - HAUT-JURA
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Collection : TOP 75
Scale : 1:75 000
9.80€
TOP100D01 - AIN BOURG-EN-BRESSE AMBÉRIEU-EN-BUGEY PAYS DE GEX
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Collection : TOP 100
Scale : 1:100 000
8.40€
TOP100D39 - JURA PAYS DE DOLE ET VAL D'AMOUR CHAMPAGNOLE LES ROUSSES PNR DU HAUT-JURA
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Collection : TOP 100
Scale : 1:100 000
8.40€
TOP100D74 - HAUTE-SAVOIE ANNECY THONON-LES-BAINS MASSIF DU MONT BLANC CHAÎNE DES ARAVIS
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Collection : TOP 100
Scale : 1:100 000
8.40€
202 JURA ALPES DU NORD
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Collection : TOP 200
Scale : 1:200 000
6.80€
89026 - GRANDES TRAVERSÉES DU JURA - GTJ
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Collection : DECOUVERTE DES CHEMINS
Scale : 1:105 000
9.10€
D01-69 AIN RHÔNE
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Collection : CARTES DÉPARTEMENTALES IGN
Scale : 1:150 000
5.90€
D25-39 DOUBS JURA
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Scale : 1:150 000
5.90€
NR09 BOURGOGNE FRANCHE-COMTÉ
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Collection : CARTES RÉGIONALES IGN
Scale : 1:250 000
6.80€
NR14 AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES RECTO/VERSO MASSIF CENTRAL
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Collection : CARTES RÉGIONALES IGN
Scale : 1:250 000
6.80€
NR15 AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES RECTO/VERSO MASSIF ALPIN
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Collection : CARTES RÉGIONALES IGN
Scale : 1:250 000
6.80€
EUROPE
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Collection : DÉCOUVERTE DES PAYS DU MONDE IGN
Scale : 1:2 500 000
7.00€

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Voyages des Sens
19 km

Voyages des Sens

A mixed cuisine with flavors from here and elsewhere, surprising recipes between local and modern. Our restaurant is distinguished by a bib gourmand in the Michelin guide. The fruit of the imagination of Julie Morelle in the dining room and chef Nicolas Morelle, the Voyages des sens restaurant offers inventive cuisine, full of flavors and authenticity. Discover our specialties with local accents, our dishes revisited with raw and delicate flavors at the same time. Take advantage of your stay in the region to enjoy a gourmet getaway where fresh and seasonal products are available in the vicinity of the restaurant. The restaurant is located in a small village of Revermont in Treffort-Cuisiat, this beautiful Bresse house, carved in the stone will seduce you by its charm, its authenticity, its quiet environment and its breathtaking view on the surrounding countryside. Our restaurant is now distinguished by a bib gourmand in the Michelin guide A unique place in Treffort-Cuisiat to meet and share a moment of pleasure and discovery In the heart of the Bresse region, Treffort-Cuisiat is located at the foot of many hills and is part of the natural region of Revermont. Its stone winegrower's houses, attest to its past of vineyard cultivation and the presence of numerous stone quarries. Gastronomy has always been closely linked to the Bresse region. In front of the fireplace in winter or on the flowered terrace in summer, let yourself be guided on a journey where audacity mixes with tradition to highlight the finesse of the products of our region.

33 rue principale Village de Cuisiat 01370 Val-Revermont
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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! 🌳🥾