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Optevoz walks
Walk around Optevoz between paths and woods
Visorando Member
10.36 mi
+538 ft
-518 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Optevoz (Isère)
A pleasant little walk passing by three ponds.
Short tour of the Siccieu and Saint-Julien lakes
7.71 mi
+581 ft
-581 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Siccieu-Saint-Julien-et-Carisieu (Isère)
This circuit will take you to several ponds around Siccieu and Saint-Julien and offer superb views of the foothills of the Bugey and, on a clear day, the Alps.
Siccieu - Cessieu
15.56 mi
+1,749 ft
-1,270 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Siccieu-Saint-Julien-et-Carisieu (Isère)
Sixth stage of the Way of St James. A route offering ever-changing landscapes between the Lyon plain and the Alps, with glimpses of the Alpine range.
The Lemps Pond
1.49 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Optevoz (Isère)
A lovely family walk around a pond classified as a nature reserve, equipped with observation points for viewing local wildlife.
Courtenay - the Lemps pond
5.09 mi
+154 ft
-148 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Courtenay (Isère)
A lovely circuit in Île Crémieu with a visit to the Lemps Pond nature reserve. This circuit is open to all and presents no difficulty.
Lemps Pond, Moulin de la Roche starting from Saint-Baudille-de-la-Tour
8.64 mi
+571 ft
-591 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Baudille-de-la-Tour (Isère)
A walk in a natural environment where you can observe a wide variety of wildlife, including European pond turtles at the Lemps pond.
This hike can be done in late October or early November, when you can admire the beautiful autumn colours of the bald cypress trees at the Surbaix pond next to the La Roche waterfall.
Circular route from the Larina plateau to Vernas
5.87 mi
+922 ft
-912 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Vernas (Isère)
A circular route around the charming village of Vernas and across the Larina plateau. The viewpoint at the archaeological site offers magnificent views of the Jura, the Monts du Lyonnais and the Rhône plain. Further south on the plateau, on a clear day, you can see the Pilat and the Alps. A walk amidst the traces of human history from antiquity to the modern world.
North of Crémieu - From the Larina plateau to the Chapelle des Aviateurs in Leyrieu
9.02 mi
+1,424 ft
-1,424 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Vernas (Isère)
From medieval Vernas to ancient Larina and back via the limestone plateau to the Chapelle des Aviateurs (a memorial to two plane crashes), return to the Middle Ages via the fishpond at the Château Delphinal de Vernas.
Plateau des Aviateurs from Vernas
7.15 mi
+902 ft
-902 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Vernas (Isère)
This is a very pleasant circular walk starting from the pretty village of Vernas, which takes you along attractive paths and trails, often shaded by trees, to the Plateau des Aviateurs, where a military aircraft crashed in 1944 and another in 1969. A small chapel, commemorative plaques and a sign commemorate these events. Wide panoramic views of the Rhône plains and the Alps in the distance can be enjoyed throughout the walk.
Chapelle de Leyrieu
5.18 mi
+728 ft
-741 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Leyrieu (Isère)
This shaded trail leads to the top of the cliff at the Leyrieu Chapel and offers superb views of the Lyon plains and the Pilat massif. On a clear day, you can see the Alps and the Vercors massif.
From the Verbois Gorges to the Val d'Amby
7.14 mi
+991 ft
-984 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Hières-sur-Amby (Isère)
A shaded trail that takes you through the Gorges de Verbois, very pleasant in hot weather, and past some typical buildings.
From Hières-sur-Amby to Larina
6.11 mi
+840 ft
-840 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Hières-sur-Amby (Isère)
This circuit takes us from the village of Hières-sur-Amby at the foot of the cliff to the archaeological site of Larina on the cliff. It offers panoramic views of the Pilat Massif, the Monts du Lyonnais, the plains of Lyon and the Ain, and the foothills of the Bugey.
Walk between Le Bourg and Trept
4.52 mi
+440 ft
-440 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Dizimieu (Isère)
A short hike through woods and fields that is also suitable for families.
Through the woods of Perrier and Fontenaille
5.13 mi
+633 ft
-610 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Dizimieu (Isère)
This is a pleasant hike that can also be done in hot weather as 90% of the route is in the shade of the woods.
Torjonas circular route via Brotel
5.53 mi
+407 ft
-410 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Baudille-de-la-Tour (Isère)
A lovely, uncrowded hike starting from Torjonas, between woods and rivers, with a variety of wildlife (cows, donkeys, sheep).
9 km circular loop with no significant elevation gain.
Saint-Hippolyte via the Gorges de la Fusa
3.30 mi
+266 ft
-266 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Crémieu (Isère)
Explore Saint-Hippolyte by following the Ruisseau de Vaud through the Gorges de la Fusa, whilst discovering Fontaine Martine and the Resistance’s clandestine printing press.
Stroll through the medieval town of Crémieu
3.58 mi
+331 ft
-325 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Crémieu (Isère)
This circuit offers a glimpse of the medieval town of Crémieu.
Loop between Crémieu and Dizimieu
7.99 mi
+866 ft
-863 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Crémieu (Isère)
A route with changing landscapes between the Lyon plain and the Alps, shaded in summer with glimpses of the Alps.
Around Poleyrieu
5.40 mi
+223 ft
-223 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Creys-Mépieu (Isère)
Walk around the hamlet of Poleyrieu. The route starts at a quarry and climbs gently through woods and meadows to the hamlet of Poleyrieu, with views of the mountains from Bugey to Chartreuse. In the distance, you can see the Belledonne mountain range. On the way back, it passes through woods, without any clearly visible trail (GPS or Visorando app useful) to reach a wild pond, the Étang Flocarde. It returns via the Devin plain.
Mountain biking on the Crémieu Plateau and around the Lemps Pond
19.89 mi
+794 ft
-791 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Soleymieu (Isère)
Route starting from Sablonnières on good paths with no technical difficulty.
Circulars around Saint-Romain-de-Jalionas
4.07 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Romain-de-Jalionas (Isère)
This short route will take you to the archaeological site of Villa du Vernai, along a gravel pit that has been transformed into a small lake, and to the Étang du Peillard.
Villemoirieu Tower
8.09 mi
+604 ft
-610 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Villemoirieu (Isère)
We will tour the hamlets of this unusual commune, where the town hall, school, church, cemetery and village hall are located outside the residential areas. We will discover several châteaux, a bread oven and panoramic views of the Ain plain.
Circular route starting from Villemoirieu
8.64 mi
+1,083 ft
-1,063 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Villemoirieu (Isère)
Circular route with both covered and open sections, views of the beautiful Manoir de Mallin, views of Lake Moras, views of the Alps, passing through hamlets with old stone houses, and a spring hidden in a cave.
Circular in the Étangs de Mepieu Regional Nature Reserve
6.97 mi
+135 ft
-131 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Creys-Mépieu (Isère)
A beautiful, relatively easy walk along roads and paths, allowing you to discover the flora, fauna and habitat of this regional nature reserve. No major difficulties apart from a steady climb in the middle of the route.
A review dated 17/04/23 indicates that a section is now private (6), but it is possible that the marked trail has been diverted or that the hiker was unable to find the path due to construction work. We would appreciate it if anyone passing through the area could confirm or deny this.
Around Moras
11.08 mi
+1,152 ft
-1,145 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-de-Brens (Isère)
Hike around the Moras lake through the Bois de Fromentay in the Balmes Dauphinoises for a breath of fresh air, passing by the pretty 14th-century Château de Montplaisant.
Around Salagnon
6.60 mi
+430 ft
-443 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Salagnon (Isère)
A short hike to keep fit around Salagnon, a commune in northern Isère located in the Bourgoin-Jallieu, Crémieu and Morestel triangle.
Between Poizieu and Moras
8.88 mi
+942 ft
-942 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Chozeau (Isère)
This circuit will take you to Lac de Moras and, on a clear day, there is a superb view of the Alps and the lake from the Moras cemetery.
Bigues trail
6.07 mi
+348 ft
-371 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Parmilieu (Isère)
A little path that smells of hazelnuts... This pleasant, easy trail takes you through the charming little village of Parmilieu, a land of stone, quarries and traditional stone houses.
Short walk around Passins Castle
2.10 mi
+230 ft
-233 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Passins (Isère)
From the edge of the woods to its heart, this charming walk is sure to delight everyone.
Woods and marshes at Passins
2.90 mi
+98 ft
-102 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Passins (Isère)
A short warm-up hike through the woods, marshes and hamlets of Passins. The terrain varies between cycle paths, tracks, trails and roads. In autumn, the landscape is very colourful.
Walk to Mont Patichou
4.41 mi
+371 ft
-364 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Passins (Isère)
On the edge of the Bois de Montolivet, in its heart and along the country lanes, discover the surroundings of the Château de Passins (Montolivet).
Around the Moras Pond
4.37 mi
+325 ft
-299 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Vénérieu (Isère)
An easy little walk for a Sunday afternoon.
Vénérieu and the Moras Pond
8.09 mi
+883 ft
-856 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Vénérieu (Isère)
Walk near the CAPI, mainly in the woods. In the first part, there are beautiful views of the Bourbre valley, Bourgoin-Jallieu and Isle d'Abeau. On the way back, you walk along the Étang de Moras, but the reeds prevent you from seeing the shore. A few communal ovens and wash houses adorn the route.
Yellow signposts throughout the route. Allow between 3 and 4 hours depending on your pace and photo stops.
Around Veyssilieu
6.10 mi
+784 ft
-784 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Veyssilieu (Isère)
A loop starting from Veyssilieu to discover some panoramic views and the chapel of Notre-Dame de la Salette at the top of Chatelan mountain.
Note: this loop follows the routes indicated on the large map at the side of the road, i.e.: Cros de Lavan, Les Gorges, Frétignier, Seuillere, Floutier and back to Veyssilieu.