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Castles and crest path
Access
Starting from :
Latitude :
5.472275
Longitude :
45.491686
Map ref. :
Map PDIPR les Vals du Dauphiné, for sale in the information centers in Tourists Office of les Vals du Dauphiné.
The ridges offer breathtaking views of the châteaux of Virieu and Pupetières. It is a 360° panorama over the Bugey, Chartreuse, Bauges and Vercors ranges, with a view of Mont Blanc on a clear day.
ROUTE
Many panoramas over 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, fortified Houses and castles will offer you some breathtaking views and nice breaks along this sporty loop.
WAYMARKING AND SIGNPOSTING
From the SNCF train station of Virieu-sur-Bourbre (Saint André le Gaz - Grenoble line), follow the yellow marks and the following crossroads:
Beauregard > Le Luteau > Chardenouse > Radio-balise > Châtaignier de Bourrique > Grand Blandin > Château de Molinière > Blandin > Mallein > Combe Mounard > Les Tournelles > Le Trêve > Virieu > Back to : gare SNCF
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Free access.
Period(s) of use
From 01/01 to 31/12
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Things to discover nearby
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Pedestrian sports
Pralin-Mugnier
Courchevel
2.4km
Walkers/hikers
70m
70m
Explore the pastures where AOP Beaufort cheese is produced, plus amazing views of La Dent du Villard. Picnic tables are available at the farms in Pralin-Mugnier.
Pedestrian sports
D' - La Tania - Courchevel 1850 (hiver)
Courchevel
7.5km
Level red – hard
415m
55m
Linking the two resorts, this long forest walk is the perfect choice for a peaceful outing. The path, first uphill, then flat to Courchevel 1850, crosses the mythical Eclipse piste.
Pedestrian sports
I - La prairie de Pralin (hiver)
Courchevel
6km
Medium
250m
250m
A pretty walk taking you to the Pralin-Mugnier farms at the foot of Mont Bel-Air, where you can make use of the picnic area with breathtaking views of the Dent du Villard.
