Around the Manor
The Col du Grand Colombier
This is THE famous stage of the Tour de France, a great challenge for cyclists!
The Col du Grand Colombier is 17km from the gîte, with an ascent of 1000m.
The Marais de Lavours
A must-see natural site in the Bugey region, the Lavours marsh at the foot of the Grand Colombier can be explored on a 1.2km stilt walk.
Interpretation panels and birdwatching stations.
Hiking with a mountain guide
Hiking with a private guide - mountain leader: tailor-made hikes, adapted to your wishes, to help you discover the flora, fauna, history, beauty... of our mountains.
From 150€/group.
Cerveyrieu waterfall
This impressive sixty-meter-high waterfall dominates the hamlet of Cerveyrieu in the commune of Artemare.
Marmites, basins, canyons and impressive waterfalls make up this diverse site. A great hike along the Thurgnin Gorge.
Pain de sucre Waterfall
A curious conical stalagmite, 6 m high, located in a spacious, always-cool retreat, built over thousands of years by very calcareous waters. This limestone precipitates to form a light, porous, calcareous rock (tuff), once used to build houses and church vaults.
A very Instagrammable waterfall!
Dards waterfall
Little-known, magnificent spot with triple waterfall. Ideal for a quiet hike or picnic. Only 15 minutes from the Manoir du Colombier,
A real favorite!
Waterfall at the Tines well
The site is spectacular at snowmelt and during periods of heavy rain.
Le puits des Tines is a high rocky basin, 6 m deep, located in the undergrowth. The water from this cascade falls through two holes dug by the current.
Retord ski area
Ideal for families and first outings on the slopes, this human-sized resort in the Jura Massif offers a wide range of activities!
Nordic and alpine skiing, tobogganing, biathlon, snowshoeing, airboarding, big airbag, snowtubing, bouncy castles... There's something for everyone.
Hauteville Plateau ski resorts
A family resort so nice. Slopes accessible to all, from beginners to experts... Something for everyone. The Terre Ronde site is ideal for downhill skiing and snowboarding.
Valromey Cheese Factory
Local Comté, local products: you'll find all the local specialities at this cheese dairy.
To enable visitors to discover the age-old techniques of cheese production, an educational tour is available through the dairy store.
Bugey Distillery
Discover gins from the Bugey distillery, hand-distilled in small batches using a traditional still. Marie enthusiastically welcomes you for tasting and/or distillation workshops to make your own gin.
wine cellar Mollex
Discover the wines of Maison Mollex, whose cellar offers a warm, friendly space in Corbonod.
Visit the cellar by appointment.
horseback riding
Horse-riding on the Retord plateau adapted to every level with Equus Pleine nature.
Viarhôna
Just 10km from the start, take advantage of the 50km Via Rhôna Culoz - cascade de Glandieu to pedal peacefully along the water's edge.
tree climbing
Between mountain pastures, lake and spruce forest, come and enjoy the Terre Ronde site in Hauteville. Various courses and games for ages 2 and up.
Lake Bourget
At eighteen kilometers long, Lac du Bourget is France's largest natural lake, surrounded by the Massif de l'Epine, Mont du Chat, Chambotte, Mont Revard and the Bauges. The lake offers water sports and bathing pleasures in water that can reach 26°C in summer.
Lake Barterand
A swimming lake in summer, this natural lake is also a popular fishing spot for enthusiasts. Several hiking trails allow you to explore this Sensitive Natural Area and admire the Bugey legends carved into the rock.
The Groin spring
An impressive intermittent resurgence in a sensitive natural area.
The Groin spring is one of Valromey's geological curiosities,
The water that flows out of the basin comes from underground streams formed by the infiltration of rainwater from the Haut-Valromey and Plateau de Retord.
Bugey Museum
A museum 10 minutes from the Manoir du Colombier to discover the different facets of Bugey and understand local life and dynamism. Housed in a carefully preserved Renaissance house at the foot of the Grand Colombier, the Musée du Bugey-Valromey takes you on a journey through Bugey from the 19th century to the present day.
Montveran Castle
Dating back to the 14th century, Château de Montvéran has been home to many famous people over the centuries.Self-guided tour of the château :Self-guided tour of the first floor and grounds of the private Château de Montvéran in Culoz.
10 minutes from the Manoir du Colombier.
10 minutes from the Manoir du Colombier.
Hautecombe Abbey
Enter the history of the Royal Abbey of Hautecombe, a unique site in Savoie. Take an audio-guided tour of the church and discover its rich heritage, exceptional architecture and artistic treasures. Take advantage of the exceptional setting for a tour of Lac du Bourget.
Chanaz village
The Savière Canal winds for almost 4 km from Portout to Chanaz, where a lock unique in Savoie enables navigation on the Upper Rhône. A romantic setting par excellence with a hushed atmosphere, it attracts many boaters. Visit Chanaz, a charming medieval village. We recommend a boat or canoe trip to Lac de Bourget.
Vieu church
While there are some thirty churches and chapels in the Valromey, the church at Vieu is one of the most beautiful. It is one of the oldest churches in Valromey (11th and 12th centuries).
The church was built on the site of an ancient Roman temple, with the re-use of flagstones and, above all, two columns.
Lèbe Observatory
Journey into the universe of the Observatoire de la Lèbe!
A space for exploration, between emotion, discovery and knowledge sharing.
10 minutes from the Manoir du Colombier.
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Located on the edge of the Savoie region, the Manoir du Colombier is ideally situated for exploring a wide variety of landscapes: lakes, waterfalls, mountains, heritage sites, activities, picturesque villages and major cities less than an hour's drive away.
Annecy
Annecy, the lake and the mountains... A multi-faceted destination for an unforgettable experience! The nugget to discover: Menthon-Saint-Bernard castle, the inspiration for Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty! 1h from Manoir du Colombier.
Chambéry
In a setting of lakes, vineyards and mountains...
... in the heart of an exceptional panorama
Stroll through the old town and discover the elephant fountain. Visit the Château des Ducs de Savoie. 1h from Manoir d Colombier.
Aix-les-Bains
Just 40 minutes from Le Manoir du Colombier, discover the must-see sites of Aix les Bains:
Lac du Bourget, the casino, walks along the water, the Faure museum, the vestiges of the Belle Epoque... are all good reasons to visit Aix les Bains!
So, are you ready to travel?
Walibi Rhône-Alpes
Share good times with your family at Walibi, a theme park in Isère, 1 hour from Le Manoir du Colombier.
Fort l'écluse
A great fortified military structure to visit. 1165 steps cut into the rock form the underground staircase linking the two forts. The bravest will earn their staircase diploma! 50mn from Manoir du Colombier.
Cerdon copperworks
Nestled in a village bathed in watercourses conducive to industry, the Cerdon copper factory was born in the machine age. La Cuivrerie de Cerdon is a testament to know-how that is rare throughout the world, and for over 150 years has transformed a wide range of metals. Less than 1 hour from the Manoir du Colombier