Surroundings

The ViaRhôna, 815 kilometers long, follows the course of the Rhône from the Swiss Alps to the Mediterranean. Accessible to all cyclists, it offers sections for family rides and more difficult sections for cycling enthusiasts. In addition to being a paradise for cyclists, it allows you to discover the cultural, gastronomic and natural richness of the regions crossed by the river. It passes in particular near the Moulin Du Buis in the charming village of Saint-Sorlin-en-Bugey.

Le Bugey, located in the Ain department, 45 minutes from Lyon, Geneva and Annecy, is a nature destination. Bugey offers a variety of outdoor activities throughout the year, such as hiking, winter sports, water recreation and cycle tourism. In this preserved natural setting, offering exceptional panoramas, you can discover landscapes of lakes, waterfalls and vineyards. Bugey is an area where life is good, animated by traditional festivals, festivals as well as sporting and cultural events.

Nestled between cliffs and the Rhône, the village of Saint-Sorlin-en-Bugey, nicknamed the village of roses because of the many rose bushes that adorn its streets, has preserved a number of old houses. The climb to the church, a typical alley lined with pretty flowered facades, will take you to the Sainte-Marie-Madeleine church and its surroundings, from where you will have a beautiful view of the surrounding landscape.