Castles and farms of the Bas Dauphiné
Numerous panoramic views of the Haute Bourbre valley and the peaks and full of heritage discoveries. The adobe farms and four-sided roofs made of flaked tiles, fortified houses and castles will offer you a few breaks.
At the beginning of the village of Virieu, you will quickly notice the pretty place du Trêve with its covered market hall and some sketches of the painter Jongkind. At the Trêve post, take the small path in the forest to go up to the medieval castle of Virieu (possibility to go up by the road for an easier surfacing). Once on the heights, nice views are waiting for you before hiking in the forest that leads to the cross of the dead monk. Then take the first path on the right, contemplate the castle of Pupetières and gradually go down towards the village.
If you start from the railway station of Virieu-Panissage, follow the yellow markings towards the center of the village of Virieu (+750m).
From the church parking, follow the yellow markings and the following crossroads:
> Le Trêve
> Château de Virieu
> Les Cardelles
> Croix de l’Homnezy
> Chemin de Ripaillon
> Les Frênes
> Croix du Moine Mort (take the first path on the right)
> Mallein
> Combe Mounard
> Les Platières
> Les Tournelles
> Le Trève
> Virieu (church parking lot)
En pratique
- Acceptés
Publics
- Level bue - Medium
Animaux acceptés
- Acceptés
Services
- Pets welcome
Équipements
- Car park,
- Public WC
Nature du terrain
- Stone,
- Ground,
- Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)
Informations complémentaires
Langues parlées
- French
Langues documentation
- English
Durée moyenne d'une visite groupée
- 255h
Ouvertures
All year round.
Périodes
- Autumn,
- Summer,
- Winter,
- Spring
Tarifs
Free access.
A voir aussi
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Virieu Castle
Lieu : Val-de-Virieu
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Le Grillon
Lieu : Saint-Marcellin
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Pupetières Castle
Lieu : Châbons
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"Bigallet" : liquors and syrups factory
Lieu : Val-de-Virieu
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Clog museum
Lieu : Val-de-Virieu
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"In Jongkind' footsteps through Dauphiné" tour
Lieu : Val-de-Virieu
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Routes from station to station - La Trans' Vals du Dauphiné
Lieu : La Tour-du-Pin
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Orientation trail
Lieu : Val-de-Virieu
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Circuit découverte de Val-de-Virieu
Lieu : Val-de-Virieu
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Cycling / e-bike loop : factories roads, hidden secrets of the "Haute Bourbre"
Lieu : Val-de-Virieu
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Castles and crest path
Lieu : Val-de-Virieu
S'y rendre
Latitude : 45.484821
Longitude : 5.475554
Altitude : 406
38730 Val-de-Virieu
S'y rendre
This circuit is accessible by TER from GRENOBLE via the line Grenoble - Saint-André-le-Gaz (stop at Virieu-sur-Bourbre).
This circuit is accessible from LYON via the line Lyon - Chambéry (stop in Saint-André-la-Gaz) then Saint-André-le-Gaz - Grenoble (stop in Virieu-sur-Bourbre).
Information mise à jour le 05/11/2024
par Office de Tourisme des Vals du Dauphiné
