Bike tour : The 3 Saints and the Blue Cross

Start / return (parking):
- Parking of the station of Pont de Beauvoisin.

Starting from Pont de Beauvoisin train station, this loop will take you through the southeastern part of the Vals du Dauphiné region.

From the very beginning, you'll cross the area known as "La Vaulserre" on quiet roads with beautiful views of the Épine and Chartreuse mountains, and the typical Dauphiné houses of the region. After 8 km, you'll begin the 2.5 km climb at an average gradient of 7% towards the village of Velanne, offering a chance to gain some elevation. For about 20 km, you'll need to look up to enjoy the various viewpoints overlooking the surrounding mountain ranges (Bugey, Épine, Chartreuse, etc.). On some roads, particularly around the 20 km mark and on the climb to Le Passage, you might even catch a glimpse of the roof of Europe: Mont Blanc!

This sporting route also offers the opportunity to take your time, stopping at one of the many picnic tables located along the way, or to make short detours to, for example, discover the Malseroud pond, a designated Sensitive Natural Area.

If the route is too long, you can use the Saint André le Gaz train station (km 34) to divide it in two. This way, the loop can be completed partly by bike and partly by train.

Pont de Beauvoisin Station -> Saint André le Gaz Station: 34 km/ 580 D+ / 450 D -
Saint André le Gaz Station -> Pont de Beauvoisin Station: 18 km/ 130 D + / 260 D -