Discover Artemare

When planning your trip to Artemare, there are several key themes to consider: hiking, cycling and culture can be explored through specific routes and places. This will help you decide whether the destination suits the kind of stay you’re looking for.

Hiking on the Fierloz and along marked trails

The Massif de Fierloz lies within the commune of Artemare and covers 74 hectares. It is open to the public and has interpretation panels. A hiking trail runs through the massif. The trail and panels provide both a specific opportunity for hiking and information to accompany your visit.

Several viewpoints lie near the Vierge du Fierloz on the Tour du Fierloz. From there, you can look out over the Valromey and the Massif du Grand Colombier. The nature walk “Le Tour du Fierloz” is associated with Artemare and is listed as a circular route of around four kilometres.

Two hikes starting in Artemare

The hike through the Gorges de Thurignin starts in Artemare. It is marked with yellow and yellow-red trail markers, as well as stickers bearing the initials GT. The “Pied du Grand Colombier” hike also starts in Artemare. Follow yellow and yellow-red trail markers, as well as stickers bearing the initials PDC. The colours overlap; the different abbreviations on the stickers help you distinguish between the two hikes.

Cultural trail and architectural history

The heritage trail “Si Artemare m'était conté” has nine interpretation panels. Artemare church was built between 1844 and 1847. These offer two distinct cultural points of interest: a trail with panels and the architectural history of a specific building. If you’d like to include culture alongside hiking during your stay, you can explore these two topics separately rather than treating them as a single route.

Cycling climbs to two different destinations

For cycling climbs to Col du Grand Colombier, Artemare is one of four starting points. The others are Culoz, Anglefort and Champagne-en-Valromey. Another climb starts in Artemare and goes to Col de la Lèbe; it is 12.4 kilometres long. The route information therefore varies by destination and starting option: several starting locations are named for the Grand Colombier, while the Lèbe climb has a specific distance from Artemare.

Horse-riding options by activity and requirements

The Centre Équestre d'Artemare offers riding lessons for children aged five and over, through to adults. Guided walks leading a horse by hand are available from age two. Full-day rides are another option; participants must be able to ride independently at all three gaits. The information distinguishes the options by format and participation requirements: lessons, a guided walk leading a horse by hand, and a full-day ride are different types of horse-riding activity.

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