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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Nantua
Giron

La Roche Fauconnière – Viewpoint of Roche Fauconnière loop from Giron

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Hiking trails & Routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Nantua
Giron

La Roche Fauconnière – Viewpoint of Roche Fauconnière loop from Giron

Moderate

4.6

(10)

78

hikers

La Roche Fauconnière – Viewpoint of Roche Fauconnière loop from Giron

03:58

13.6km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

5 m

Le Relais Nordique

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2

5.56 km

The place called Les Avalanches is located just before the steep descent that takes you towards the Valserine and the Rhône. It offers a beautiful view of the valley.

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3

5.57 km

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4

9.31 km

La Roche Fauconnière

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The promontory offers a sublime panorama of the Roche Fauconnière cirque. The site has been classified as a “sensitive natural area” since 1936. The 150 meter high cliff dominates the Semine valley and faces the Orvaz valley.

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5

10.9 km

Viewpoint of Roche Fauconnière

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The Combe d'Orvaz or Roche Fauconnière is a cirque located in the high limestone plateaus of Haut-Bugey

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6

12.8 km

La Croix

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Cross brought on the backs of men, 4 villagers carried it in detached pieces to the summit

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13.6 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.11 km

1.90 km

1.80 km

421 m

415 m

Surfaces

6.25 km

4.41 km

1.52 km

974 m

506 m

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Highest point (1,190 m)

Lowest point (1,000 m)

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