From the station of Virieu-Pannissage, between rurality and change of scenery, discover the hilly landscapes and castles of the Vals du Dauphiné.
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-Panissage (Lyon / Grenoble line), follow the yellow marks and the following crossroads:
-Pannissage église
-Château de l'Epinay
-Grand Blandin
-Château de Molinière
-Blandin
-Mallein
Return trip to the castle of Pupetières possible (+1,2km)
-Combe Mounard
-Les Platières
-Croix de l'Homnézy
-Les Cardelles
-Château de Virieu (going down by the path = difficult or by the road = easier)
-Le Trêve
-Virieu
-SNCF train station
Marked itinerary
Distance : 15.6km
Difference in altitude : 370m
Positive difference in altitude : 370m
Average time : 240 Min
Openings
All year round, free access.
Prices
Free access.
Equipements
- Public WC
- Car park
Castles and cottages with adobe walls in Bas Dauphiné
Gare
38730 Val-de-Virieu