Castles and panoramas

From the car park, follow the yellow signs and the following junctions:
Marlieu > Les Arphants > Ravin des Gabelles > Mollard des Mottes > Le Feydel > Le Feydel
Chemin de Feydel > Le Feydel > Chemin de Lima > Moulin du Cachard > Pont Ste-Marguerite > Marissard > back to 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 pebbled 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 surrounding mountains. Follow the path up towards Montagnieu. At Le Mollard des Mottes, you can make a 400m return trip to Cote 568. The viewpoint indicator shows you the landscape like a postcard! From left to right, you can see the Bugey peaks, the Monts du Chat, the Epine range and the Chartreuse mountains. In the background, a view of Mont Blanc on a clear day.

After a beautiful descent, continue on to the Château du Châtelard, whose imposing buildings encircle the square courtyard. Take a final break at the Etang Malin before returning to Sainte-Blandine.