Ain village halfway between Nantua and Oyonnax, Apremont is located about sixty kilometers from Bourg-en-Bresse, not far from Bellignat, Martignat or Echallon.
Known since Gallo-Roman times, the town of Apremont has continued to develop over the centuries, continuing to reveal today preserved landscapes which attract many lovers of outdoor living.
| Municipality | Apremont |
|---|---|
| Postcode | 01100 |
| Latitude | 46.2077778 (N 46° 12’ 28”) |
| Longitude | 5.6572222 (E 5° 39’ 26”) |
| Altitude | From 658m to 1042m |
| Surface area | 14.57 km² |
| Population | 379 inhabitants |
| Density | 26 inhabitants/km² |
| Prefecture | Bourg-en-Bresse (62 km, 51 min) |
| Insee code | 01011 |
| Intercommunality | CA Haut - Bugey Agglomération |
| Department | Ain |
| Territories | Alps, Jura mountains |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alps |
| Charix | 6.2 km (10 min) |
|---|---|
| Oyonnax | 7.5 km (13 min) |
| Nantua | 9.9 km (15 min) |
| Bellignat | 10 km (17 min) |
| Échallon | 10.9 km (24 min) |
| Géovreisset | 11.5 km (22 min) |
| Les Neyrolles | 12.3 km (19 min) |
| Groissiat | 13.1 km (20 min) |
| Arbent | 13.2 km (24 min) |
| Port | 13.4 km (22 min) |
| Le Poizat-Lalleyriat | 13.4 km (22 min) |
| Martignat | 13.6 km (20 min) |
| Saint-Germain-de-Joux | 14 km (21 min) |
| Belleydoux | 15.3 km (30 min) |
Passing through Apremont, don't forget to admire the remains of the castle from the end of the 13th century. Built by the lords of Thoire and Villars, it was originally used to keep the priors of Nantua and their vassals in check. It was burned down in the mid-17th century during the Ten Years' War.
Let yourself also be seduced by the Saint-André church with its typical architecture of the region.
Several marked hiking trails are also available in the surrounding area.
| Last name | Activity type | Rate | City |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Sports sensations | 40 € to 65 € | Saint-Claude (25 km) |
 | Sports sensations | 45 € | Saint-Claude (26 km) |
 | Sports sensations | 37 € | Joudes (38 km) |
 | Sports sensations | 280 € | La Balme-de-Sillingy (40 km) |
 | Sports sensations | 45 € to 55 € | Clairvaux-les-Lacs (42 km) |
| Last name | Outing type | Difficulty | Duration | Departure municipality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Hike | Easy | 3:25 | Charix (3.4 km) |
 | Hike | Intermediate | 2:15 | Montréal-la-Cluse (6.6 km) |
 | Hike | Athletic | 6:35 | Nantua (7.1 km) |
 | Hike | Intermediate | 4:35 | Nantua (7.2 km) |
 | All-terrain bike itinerary | Easy | 1:30 | Nantua (7.5 km) |
