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Giron

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Ain

Charming little village of Ain, in the Regional Natural Park of Haut Jura, Giron takes place sixty-eight kilometers from Bourg-en-Bresse, on the south of the Jura massif. It is located at more than 1000 meters of altitude, which makes him the highest commune of the department.

Long quoted from agriculture and breeding, Giron is today mainly known for its family and authentic winter sports resort. Paradise for lovers of outdoor life and sports activities, the village has many tourist facilities and all the comforts to spend a pleasant few days in the heart of the Jura.

Geographical information

MunicipalityGiron
Postcode01130
Latitude46.2252470 (N 46° 13’ 31”)
Longitude5.7742670 (E 5° 46’ 27”)
AltitudeFrom 779m to 1206m
Surface area9.39 km²
Population178 inhabitants
Density18 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureBourg-en-Bresse (68 km, 56 min)
Insee code01174
IntercommunalityCC du Pays Bellegardien
DepartmentAin
TerritoriesAlps, Jura mountains
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Belleydoux6.6 km (11 min)
Saint-Germain-de-Joux8.8 km (14 min)
Champfromier9.5 km (14 min)
La Pesse11.9 km (18 min)
Montanges12.2 km (17 min)
Échallon12.3 km (18 min)
Plagne12.5 km (21 min)
Choux14.9 km (21 min)
Chézery-Forens15 km (21 min)
Le Poizat-Lalleyriat15.2 km (21 min)
Les Bouchoux15.4 km (21 min)
Charix16.6 km (23 min)
Confort16.6 km (22 min)
Viry17.7 km (23 min)

Things to see and do

The Giron cross-country ski resort unveils over 120 kilometers of marked and marked trails. It is particularly possible to learn traditional skiing, skating, Nordic walking, mountain biking or snowshoeing.

But it is mainly for its natural heritage that Giron is the delight of tourists. You can browse the rock Fauconnière, a classified natural site, or go on the various marked trails of the town to admire the wonders of the Regional Natural Park of Haut Jura. The Champfromier forest is also interesting.

Places of interest

Leisure centres
Natural sites

Events and festivities

A cross-country skiing competition is offered each year in early January.

In early July, place at the sporting event of Cross de la Biche.

The big traditional festival of the village is held every year on August 15th with many animations.

Photos

Giron, highest village of Ain, in the Parc Naturel Régional du Haut Jura
Giron, highest village of Ain, in the Parc Naturel Régional du Haut Jura
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Weather

Tuesday 23 april
Min. -1°C - Max. 6°C
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Wednesday 24 april
Min. -1°C - Max. 4°C
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Thursday 25 april
Min. 0°C - Max. 7°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Canyoning or Via Ferrata in Jura with Eskaléo
Sports sensations40 € to 65 € Saint-Claude (18.5 km)
Canyoning around Saint-Claude
Sports sensations45 € Saint-Claude (19.1 km)
Hike in Scotland
Nature and the great outdoors850 € Monnetier-Mornex (34 km)
Hot air balloon flight around Lake Annecy
Sports sensations280 € La Balme-de-Sillingy (35 km)
Canyoning in Jura
Sports sensations45 € to 55 € Clairvaux-les-Lacs (39 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Tower of Saint-Amand; variant up to Genin Lake
HikeEasy3:25Charix (8.3 km)
Great Mountain Tour
HikeAthletic6:25Le Poizat-Lalleyriat (10 km)
Circuit The low mountains of the Pays de Gex
HikeIntermediate4:45Péron (12.4 km)
Hiking the Stone which turns
HikeEasy3:00Dortan (13.6 km)
The Horizon Tour from Nantua
HikeAthletic6:35Nantua (15.1 km)

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Campsites

Hotels

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