A hike on the heights of the Bourbre valley offering breathtaking views. Heritage sites include Château du Châtelard, Maisons Dauphinoises and Château de Marlieu.
Follow the yellow marked path and the crossroads:
-SAINTE-BLANDINE
-Marlieu
-Les Arphants
-Ravin des Gabelles
-Mollard des Mottes
-Chemin de Feydel
-Le Feydel
-Chemin de Lima
-Moulin du Cachard
-Pont Ste-Marguerite
-Marissard
-SAINTE-BLANDINE
Take a look at the Romanesque church of Sainte-Blandine, then head for the hamlet of Marlieu, with its traditional adobe houses with gable roofs and scaly tiles, and its fountains. The château, built in 1760, is a fine example of classical architecture.
Continue gradually up to Les Arphants, where the scenery opens out onto the Bugey mountains, the Monts du Chat and the Chaîne de l'Epine on the left. From Les Arphants, a 300m round trip is possible to reach the orientation table.
Follow the heights towards Montagnieu, this time with the Chartreuse, Belledonne and Vercors mountains on your left. After a fine descent, continue on to the medieval Château du Châtelard, whose imposing buildings encircle the square courtyard. Take a final break at the Etang Malin before returning to Sainte-Blandine.
Marked itinerary
Distance : 16.2km
Difference in altitude : 240m
Positive difference in altitude : 240m
Negative difference in altitude : 240m
Average time : 225 Min
Openings
All year round.
Prices
Free access.
Equipements
- Car park
Average length of visit : 225 min
Castles and panoramas
Parking de l'église
Chemin de l'étang
38110 Sainte-Blandine