Castles and Lake St-Félix

An open hike with two castles to contemplate, then a second, more wooded section offering a beautiful panorama of the lake.

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Follow the yellow marked path and the crossroads:
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-Chemin Pascal
-Les Croisettes
-Le Corza
-Château de la Mûre
-St-Didier de la Tour
-Le Bout du Lac
-Bois Chaboud
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From the parking lot, cross the D1006 and take Rue Ampère. As you climb, look out on your right for the Haut-Verel stone castle, with its round towers and Dauphin roof. From above, you can see the Bugey, Monts du Chat and Chartreuse mountains.

Descend towards the square-coursed château de la Mûre, then St-Didier de la Tour. Cross the D1006 again and take the road then the path to the south of Lac St-Felix, classified as a Sensitive Natural Area. This natural lake, of glacial origin, is an ideal place to observe the agile frog, numerous birds and butterflies. The path is located in the forest and offers a beautiful view of the lake at its far end. Follow the partly shaded path to Bois Chaboud and then the road back to the start.

Marked itinerary

Distance : 12km

Difference in altitude : 175m

Positive difference in altitude : 175m

Negative difference in altitude : 175m

Average time : 225 Min