A colourful trip through the Dauphiné valleys
This route, starting from Dolomieu, leads you through beautiful countryside and small towns that inspired painters and writers: Morestel, Branques, Aosta... A lush green landscape for cyclists.
From Morthelayse, head for La Frette then take the first right onto the D16 to Saint-Sorlin-de-Morestel.
Continue on the D16 via Gravannes, Morestel, Tuile and Creys-Mépieu.
After Daleygnieu turn right towards Grand Gouvoux - Tours.
At the RD60 turn left and then right.
In Brangues, continue on the D33C to Le Bouchage.
Cross the departmental road and take the D40D via Le Rafour, Polossat and Le Sablonnet to Les Avenières.
Then head towards Aoste to the Walibi roundabout then turn right to return to your starting point via Corbelin.
Finally cross the D1075 via Bois Vion then Saint-Martin and Le Peillet.
The light and atmosphere of the village Morestel has attracted many painters since the 19th century. Brangues, a literary village where Paul Claudel is buried, was a source of inspiration for Stendhal and his famous work "Le Rouge et le Noir".
The village of Aoste is situated on the ancient Roman road that connected Vienna to Italy, where digs have revealed many Gallo-Roman artifacts.
En pratique
- Non disponible
Publics
- Cyclists,
- Level bue - Medium
Animaux acceptés
- Non disponible
Informations complémentaires
Langues parlées
- French
Durée moyenne d'une visite groupée
- 210h
Ouvertures
From 01/01 to 31/12.
Subject to favorable weather.
Périodes
- Autumn,
- Summer,
- Winter,
- Spring
Tarifs
Free access.
Tips
Father Louis's ostriches
Father Louis, who lives in Vézeronce-Curtin, near Morestel, breeds these unique birds with passion. He introduces visitors to the particularities of these little-known birds in a very lively and friendly way. Buy nourishing and decorative ostrich eggs, as well as also meat, terrines, pâtés, sausages and gift baskets. Very trendy!
RN 75 - 38510 Vézéronce-Curtin.
Tel. +33 (0)4 74 80 15 38 or +33 (0)6 82 67 49 79.
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Information mise à jour le 06/03/2023
par Isère Attractivité
