Castles and crest path

The ridges offer breathtaking views of the châteaux of Virieu and Pupetières. The panorama is 360°, taking in the Bugey, Chartreuse, Bauges and Vercors ranges, with a view of Mont Blanc on a clear day.

Many panoramas on the Haute Bourbre valley and the Bugey summits, from Chartreuse to Avant Pays Savoyard, await you on this path full of rich hertiage discoveries. Cottages with adobe walls and typical dauphinois roofs, strong hold Houses and castles will offer you some breathtaking views and nice breaks along this sporty loop.

From the SNCF train station of Virieu-sur-Bourbre (Lyon / Grenoble line), follow the yellow marks and the following crossroads:

Beauregard > Le Luteau > Chardenouse > Radio-balise > Châtaignier de Bourrique > Grand Blandin > Château de Molinière > Blandin > Combe Mounard > Les Tournelles > Le Trêve > Virieu > Retour : gare SNCF

Marked itinerary

Distance : 16.4km

Difference in altitude : 370m

Positive difference in altitude : 370m

Negative difference in altitude : 370m

Average time : 285 Min

Openings

All year round, free access.

Prices

Free access.

Equipements

  • Car park
  • Public WC

Average length of visit : 285 min

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Castles and crest path

Gare de Virieu sur Bourbre

38730 Val-de-Virieu