Castles and cottages with adobe walls in Bas Dauphiné

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

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Castles and cottages with adobe walls in Bas Dauphiné

Gare

38730 Val-de-Virieu