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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
Services
Rates
Free access.
Period(s) of use
From 01/01 to 31/12
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Things to discover nearby
Explore our hikes
Pedestrian sports
Q - Les Creux (hiver)
Courchevel
2km
Quite hard
120m
120m
This high-altitude path leads you into Les Creux with breathtaking views over Courchevel’s ski area and the Vanoise summits.
Pedestrian sports
Aquamotion
Courchevel
km
-m
-m
The route takes you through the old hamlet of Moriond. Be sure to stop at Aquamotion, the biggest aqua-leisure centre in the mountains.
Pedestrian sports
G - Le lac de la Rosière (hiver)
Courchevel
4.5km
Medium
170m
170m
In a natural setting at the foot of the Dent du Villard, with the shimmering lake, this enchanting location is perfect for a quiet moment of contemplation. A great place to visit during your stay!
