Plateau d'Hauteville

Plateau d'Hauteville is a small municipality in the Ain department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, formed by merging several villages in 2019. The area spreads across gentle hills with fields, forests, and small clusters of houses, crisscrossed by streams like the Albarine and situated at an average elevation of about 800 meters (2,600 feet).

The region was established as a separate administrative territory in 1801 and underwent several boundary changes over time. The current form of Plateau d'Hauteville emerged in 2019 when four municipalities merged, creating a unified administrative entity and strengthening the local community.

The name Plateau d'Hauteville comes from the central town that anchors the region and preserves traditional ways. Walking through the area, you encounter residents with deep roots here and local markets filled with fresh products like cheese, seasonal fruits, and artisanal bread.

Walking paths in this area are usually well-marked and easy to navigate, with several shelters and restaurants serving regional food along the way. The mild climate with moderate summers makes walking comfortable during most of the year.

One of the most striking sites is the former Abbey of Saint-Sulpice, protected as a historic monument and revealing deep historical roots in the area. Additionally, the region sits within 30 kilometers of a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring prehistoric pile dwelling settlements around the Alps, testament to very ancient human habitation in this place.