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PRESENTATION

Welcome to Bellegarde

Bellegarde-sur-Valserine is the fourth largest city in Ain Department (one of the 99 French territorial divisions). It is located at the gateway to the Parc Naturel du Haut-Jura (Regional Nature Park of the Haut-Jura), close to Switzerland as well as both Savoy Departments, and in the middle of a popular tourist area.

The city is served by highway interchanges and TGV train stops. Its quality tourist potential offers its visitors not only a pleasant stay, but also numerous programs during the summer and winter.

Discover nature, the countryside, mountains and the cuisine. Enjoy sports activities, snow skiing, hiking, and mountain bike, or just relaxing. There is something for everyone!
 

INTERACTIVE MAP

Bellegarde and its Region

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Location

Discover the interactive map of "Bellegarde and Surrounding Region: villages with multiple charms!"

 
 

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ACTIVITIES

WINTER IS HERE !

Monts Jura
Monts Jura
Whether you are a fan of winter sports or a lover of the great outdoors, 3 resorts are available less than 20 minutes from the center of Bellegarde.

Do you like winter sports ? Then everything is possible: cross-country or downhill skiing, with family or friends, competitive or just for kicks.
The domains of Giron, Plateau de Retord, and the Monts Jura, at an altitude between 1,000 m (3,281 ft) and 1,548 m (5079 ft), offer you the topography of the Jura Mountains : undulating plateaus, small valleys with surrounding woods, fir tree forests,...

You don't ski ? Take a walk with snowshoes on marked trails or off-trail with mountain guides. Go for a dogsled ride or even better, learn how to lead your own team of dogs! Admire the Alps from the viewpoint indicators of Catray (accessible by car) or of the Crêt de la Goutte (accessible with snowshoes).

Do you still have energy ? After having taken advantage of this preserved natural area, Bellegarde is waiting for you with its pool, movie theater, and Thursday morning markets.

MAPS AND LITERATURE

Available brochures

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brochure

A large number of brochures such as pratical guides, tourist maps, trail maps, and information on other attractions are available. Please contact us to receive them by mail.

 

CURRENT EVENTS

Sightseeing

Discover the Haut-Jura in a fun and educational way... Enjoy using new technologies such as GPS, audio commentaries, videos, photos and quizzes. These self-customized tours and hikes will take you to various places of interest in the Regional Nature Park of the Haut-Jura. Rentals: € 5 a day with discounts for multiple days.

 
 
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Tourist Office of Bellegarde-sur-Valserine and this area
24, place Victor Bérard - 01200 Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
Tel : +33 (0)4 50 48 48 68 - Fax : +33 (0)4 50 48 65 08 - Email : info@ot-bellegarde01.fr
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