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Belley

Belley is a town in Ain district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France of about 9,145 people. Within 50 km by road there are 158 places to visit: 66 forts & heritage, 32 hill stations & viewpoints and 22 churches. The must-see places are Palais épiscopal, Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste and Château d'Andert.

45.7592° N, 5.6881° EPop. 9,145

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Within 30 km65 places
Within 50 km158
Must-see291
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Belley

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:03 pm

42 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Belley
  2. Château d'Andertheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Château de Beauretourheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Lac d'Arboréiazlake · 45 min
  5. Fort-les-Bancsfort · 1.5 hrs
  6. Lac de Barterandlake · 45 min
  7. Back in Belley
Today’s loopBelleyStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Belley?

Palais épiscopal (heritage site, about 1 km), Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste (church, about 1 km), Château d'Andert (heritage site, about 4 km), Lac de Chailloux (lake, about 6 km), Lac de Barterand (lake, about 7 km), Château de Beauretour (heritage site, about 7 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Belley?

158 places on Spotwander: 66 forts & heritage, 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 churches, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Belley?

Palais épiscopal, about 1 km by road; Château d'Andert (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Belley?

Le Pied du Grand Colombier, about 16 km by road; Mont Tournier (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Belley?

Start in Belley, visit Château d'Andert, then Château de Beauretour, then Lac d'Arboréiaz, then Fort-les-Bancs, then Lac de Barterand, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.