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OSM map layer · LineString
45.95, 5.75 · rel 17325738
45.95, 5.75 · rel 17325738
Circuit des crêtes d'Hergues
A 8,6 km loop walk through alpine terrain and lakes in Ain.
Loop walk
start = finish · Ain
8,6km
Distance
+250m
Ascent
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
1× Water
L'Hergues
summit ·
on the route
8,6 km
100%
Source de Saint-Arthaud
Water ·
44 m off route
8,6 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Circuit des crêtes d'Hergues is 8.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Circuit des crêtes d'Hergues takes approximately 2h 9min to complete.
Yes, Circuit des crêtes d'Hergues is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Circuit des crêtes d'Hergues starts near coordinates 45.9526, 5.7543.
Circuit des crêtes d'Hergues is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Circuit des crêtes d'Hergues is maintained and managed by CC Bugey Sud.