Sites naturels en Pays de Nantua

	Museum	Monuments	Natural sites

The Lake of Nantua
This 141 hectares lake of glacial origin will appeal to anglers (carp) as well as to bathers. Surrounded with calcareous cliffs, its waters shift in colour from blue to dark green. Pedal boats, supervised bathing (nautical stadium), sailing, fishing, picnic area, children games area, are on the programme!
	Lake Sylans
	5 km to the east of Nantua, on the RD1084 road, a rockslide created lake Sylans by blocking the Doye spring. To the west one can still make out the ruins of the former ice-making factory that used to sell the ice extracted from the lake (up to 40 cm thick) until 1917. Today it is a paradise for pike fishing fans. Guided visits with Sylvain Poncet, mountain tour guide Phone: +33 (0)4 74 75 52 30 or +33 (0)6 74 33 06 37

	Lake Genin
	This beautiful mountain lake is nestled in a clearing surrounded with fir trees. A listed natural site, it is found at an altitude of 831 m and covers an area of 8 ha. The superb valley lake spreads over the three districts of: Oyonnax, Echallon and Charix. Nicknamed “Little Canada of the Haut-Bugey”, the site offers a wide range of activities to the visitors: hiking trails, mountain biking swimming (lifeguards), fishing... In winter, you can enjoy cross-country skiing, ice skating, snow shoe walks, or scuba diving under the ice.
The Brénod Marron Ponds
Named after a family from Brénod, the Marron ponds are the only ponds where water can be found year round. Created round 1120, at the same period as the Chartreuse of Meyriat, they were used as a supply of water and a fishing reserve by the monks. Nowadays, they are privately owned, their water is well stocked with fish and they get covered with water lilies in the spring. They are now tourist sites and are part of the pedestrian trails that will lead you around the village.
The Haut-Bugey Fir Free route Beyond the relaxing sensation of freedom, the tourist route has much more to offer: from open air activities to cultural events... The Haut-Bugey Fir Tree Route encourages you to go on for ever, for fear of missing something important. The charming landscape will reveal its secrets to you, both in summer and winter. Come and experience the seasons, mile after mile, choose yours. Between 500 m and 1144 m, discover the diversity of a land paved with human accomplishments, respectful of the environment. At your own pace, following your mood, let yourself be guided along this Route offering striking scenery. In addition, many cultural treasures and traditional culinary products await you during your stay in the region. Download the map here


	Le Plateau de Retord
	www.plateauderetord.com The ‘Plateau de Retord’ , 20 minutes away from Nantua toward Poizat-Lalleyriat, will help you relax with its peacefull, natural landscapes. You can do winter sports there (ski, rackets (snowshoes), dogs of sleds, biathlon) but also summer activities like biking, paragliding, hiking, rollerskating. A welcoming discovery for the whole family!
The Signal or Monts d'Ain at Nantua
Accessible via two hiking trails called the “Roche d’Au-Delà“ and the “Plateau de Chamoise“. Enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view over the nearby Alps, in particular over the Mont-Blanc.

Panorama mont-blanc