Between valleys and countryside

From the Valencogne parking lot, follow the yellow markers and the following crossroads:
VALENCOGNE (start) > Chemin du lavoir > Le Gréhaut > Sourilloud > Lambert > Côte Simandre > Chemin de la vie > Les routes > Croix du Jubilé > Le Brocard > Chemin du lavoir > VALENCOGNE (finish)

From the church in Valencogne, follow in the footsteps of the Pilgrim's Way to Santiago de Compostela. Note the small statue at the ‘Chemin du Lavoir’ signpost. The path quickly climbs to the heights as far as ‘Gréhaut’. The route then has little change in altitude and many woodland sections as far as ‘Côte Simandre’. After a fine descent, you reach the hamlet of Brézin.

Turn right immediately to take a very pleasant path through the valley, lined with hedges and cow meadows. In front of you, you can see the village of Valencogne and, in the distance, the mountains of the Savoyard foreland.

The path joins the départementale 17C road, which is not very busy and which you follow for 100m. Once on the other side of the road, the path climbs steeply for 350m. You return to Valencogne via the stadium, then climb one last hill towards the curious statue at the top. It is the Madonna of Notre-Dame des Vignes. Enjoy the panoramic view of the Bugey peaks on your left and the church of Valencogne on your right. This is a very pleasant spot for a picnic (there is a table in the sun). Finally, continue along the path and then the road back to the village.