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45.89, 5.77 · rel 17325685
45.89, 5.77 · rel 17325685
Circuit des Scioux
A 13,2 km loop walk through alpine terrain and lakes in Ain.
Loop walk
start = finish · Ain
13,2km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
25
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
Cave
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 10 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× summit
5× cave
1× ruins
1× Water
Grand Colombier
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Pierre Fillola
summit ·
42 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Pierre Amion
summit ·
90 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Gouffre des Gentianes
cave ·
144 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Creux des neiges
cave ·
191 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Sous Charbemènes
ruins ·
on the route
13,2 km
100%
Gouffre de la Perche
cave ·
on the route
13,2 km
100%
Scioux
Water ·
88 m off route
13,2 km
100%
Gouffre de Bezonne
cave ·
102 m off route
13,2 km
100%
Gouffre de l'Empogne
cave ·
198 m off route
13,2 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 Scioux is 13.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Circuit des Scioux takes approximately 3h 17min to complete.
Yes, Circuit des Scioux is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Circuit des Scioux starts at La Sapette.
Circuit des Scioux is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Circuit des Scioux is maintained and managed by CC Bugey Sud.