Bellignat: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Bellignat is located in Haut-Bugey, at the gateway to the Jura. The municipality has 400 hectares of forest: the Nierme Forest lies to the east, and the Châtelard Forest to the west. Those who choose Bellignat as their destination want to rent a holiday apartment.
Nature
The area around Bellignat includes Tête Béguine, Le Cruchon, Mont du Couloir and Crêt de l’Auger; all four are mountains.
Hiking
The La Combe Noire circular hiking trail begins at Route des Sapins in Bellignat. It is 6 km long, classified as a blue route, takes approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes, and has 430 metres of elevation gain. The loop includes the Haut Crêt viewpoint at an altitude of 961 m and follows a steep path towards Saut de l’Ours.
Culture
The parish church of Saint-Christophe is the most important cultural heritage site in the municipality of Bellignat. Its altar was consecrated in 1587, and the church was restored in 1664. The Église Saint-Michel, a church, is located near Bellignat. In the wider area around Bellignat are the Abbaye de Chezery, a historical site, the Ancienne Abbaye de Saint-Lupicin, a historical site, and the Ancienne Abbaye de Saint-Claude, a monastery.
Activities
The local section of the Club Alpin Français offers hiking and climbing excursions in the hills around Bellignat or in the nearby Jura mountain range, as well as cross-country skiing seasonally. The Entente Cycliste du Haut-Bugey, based in Bellignat, has a mountain biking section and organises cycling tours.
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