La Colombaise mountain bike route
Aimed at sports enthusiasts, this red route is varied. After a few flat kilometres along the Herretang canal, at the halfway point, you'll tackle a beautiful climb through the forest, before enjoying the downhill profile.
Access possible with e-MTBs.
En pratique
- Acceptés
Publics
- Level red – hard,
- For athletes
Animaux acceptés
- Acceptés
Conditions d'accueil des animaux
- Chiens tenus en laisse
At the yellow "Aiguenoire" sign, turn left onto the gradually ascending road until you reach the departmental road. After passing the yellow "La Marine" sign, continue uphill to your right, passing the "sous la Colombaise" and "Tramolley" signs—the highest point of the route! Begin the descent towards Piquetière, passing the monastery Notre Dame du Saint Désert. You can admire the view and consider a picnic or a break at the orientation table at Côte Curt. Then, carefully descend on the rocky path, staying vigilant. Take a 180° right turn, and continue to the hamlet of Provenches, where you will turn left after reaching the road.
Continue down the road, passing the signs for "Les Martins" and "Saint Laurent du Pont." Upon reaching the outskirts of the town, turn right onto avenue de la gare, then left before the large parking area. Cross the bridge over the Guiers Mort river. At the market square parking, turn right to pass the Tourist Office, where you can stop for information or pump up your tires. A small repair kit is available. On Avenue Jules Ferry, near the post office, continue left onto Avenue Jean Jaurès, then quickly turn right before the water fountain. From here, prepare for a switchback ascent leading to the chapel Notre Dame du Château, offering panoramic views of Saint Laurent du Pont and the valley. It is recommended to dismount your bike for this section.
Follow the path, and at the "Route de Fontmartin" sign, the road descends to the right towards the cemetery parking. Turn left onto a paved path that becomes a trail. When you reach the road at the hamlet of Raviers, take the descending road to the right. Continue on the path to the left, beginning the final ascent to the "Le Morard" sign. Continue on the road towards the center of Saint-Joseph-de-Rivière. Cross the departmental road RD520, adhering to traffic rules. Before the washhouse, take the school road to the left, then turn right after the bridge onto the chemin de la tournerie. You will find the starting path on your left in the opposite direction, leading back to the ponds.
Services
- Pets welcome
Équipements
- Public WC,
- Parking nearby
Nature du terrain
- Stone,
- Grit
Ouvertures
All year round.
Subject to favorable weather.
Périodes
- Autumn,
- Summer,
- Winter,
- Spring
Tarifs
Free access.
S'y rendre
Latitude : 45.372624
Longitude : 5.692843
Altitude : 410
38134 Saint-Joseph-de-Rivière
S'y rendre
Départ possible depuis le parking du stade à St Laurent du Pont.
Information mise à jour le 01/08/2024
par Office de Tourisme Coeur de Chartreuse