A colourful trip through the Dauphiné valleys

This route, starting from Dolomieu, leads you through beautiful countryside and small towns that inspired painters and writers: Morestel, Branques, Aosta... A lush green landscape for cyclists.

From Morthelayse, head for La Frette then take the first right onto the D16 to Saint-Sorlin-de-Morestel.
Continue on the D16 via Gravannes, Morestel, Tuile and Creys-Mépieu.
After Daleygnieu turn right towards Grand Gouvoux - Tours.
At the RD60 turn left and then right.
In Brangues, continue on the D33C to Le Bouchage.
Cross the departmental road and take the D40D via Le Rafour, Polossat and Le Sablonnet to Les Avenières.
Then head towards Aoste to the Walibi roundabout then turn right to return to your starting point via Corbelin.
Finally cross the D1075 via Bois Vion then Saint-Martin and Le Peillet.

The light and atmosphere of the village Morestel has attracted many painters since the 19th century. Brangues, a literary village where Paul Claudel is buried, was a source of inspiration for Stendhal and his famous work "Le Rouge et le Noir".
The village of Aoste is situated on the ancient Roman road that connected Vienna to Italy, where digs have revealed many Gallo-Roman artifacts.

Marked itinerary

Distance : 47km

Difference in altitude : 430m

Positive difference in altitude : 430m

Average time : 210 Min

Openings

From 01/01 to 31/12.

Subject to favorable weather.

Prices

Free access.

Average length of visit : 210 min

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A colourful trip through the Dauphiné valleys

38110 Dolomieu