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Lemps Pond, Moulin de la Roche starting from Saint-Baudille-de-la-Tour
Visorando Member
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.
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.
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.
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.
Walk around Optevoz between paths and woods
10.36 mi
+538 ft
-518 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Optevoz (Isère)
A pleasant little walk passing by three ponds.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
La Balme les Grottes - Charette - Parmilieu
10.93 mi
+961 ft
-961 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Balme-les-Grottes (Isère)
This is a fairly easy hike along the northern edge of the Isle Crémieu plateau, through fields, pleasant villages and a few wooded areas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Remarkable sites, villages and natural areas starting from Sault-Brenaz
11.25 mi
+2,329 ft
-2,323 ft
7h 10
Moderate
Departure from Sault-Brénaz (Ain)
This hike allows you to visit the archaeological site of Colombier, enjoy pretty little villages and remarkable views (Croix du Grassonnet), discover the Grange Mignaval in the undergrowth and then, in a wild setting, an unusual old tuff quarry, observe magnificent little waterfalls, natural jacuzzis on the Crot au Gay and Rhéby streams, and get up close to the Demoiselles de Villebois, pretty rock formations.
See: Practical information
Brénaz – Fay – La Roche de l’Église
9.36 mi
+2,247 ft
-2,234 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Sault-Brénaz (Ain)
A very beautiful walk. A section, mostly shaded, along the cliff overlooking the Rhône, offers clearings with views of the river, the castles of Vertrieu and the Lyon conurbation. The two highest points of the hike (760 m), at the Rochettes antennas or the paragliding launch site and at the Roche de l’Église promontory, offer stunning views of the Rhône, the Vallée Bleue and the Alps. You’ll also enjoy some lovely sections through the woodland.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
La Roche de l'Église via Souclin
8.34 mi
+2,005 ft
-1,998 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Sorlin-en-Bugey (Ain)
A very pleasant trail from Saint-Sorlin-en-Bugey leads first to the old village of Souclin and then to the Roche de l'Église, which overlooks it. This hike will appeal to lovers of old stones: old villages and paths often lined with timeless stone walls. This route has few paved roads and offers many panoramic views of the Rhône between Bouvesse and Vertrieu, the north of the Isère and, in good weather, even Lyon.
Rhône, Lagnieu Park and old railway line in Saint-Sorlin-en-Bugey
5.20 mi
+190 ft
-194 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Sorlin-en-Bugey (Ain)
Starting from the beautiful village of Saint-Sorlin-en-Bugey, we reach the Rhône via the châteaux of Molard and La Durandière, follow the ViaRhôna, pass by the proud ruins of the dovecote of the former medieval leprosarium, then cross the public park of Lagnieu to return to our starting point along the old railway line, which has been converted into a footpath.
From Saint-Sorlin-en-Bugey to La Roche de l’Église
11.11 mi
+2,602 ft
-2,579 ft
7h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Sorlin-en-Bugey (Ain)
Here is a circular route in the Bugey region suitable for all seasons: starting from the pretty village of Saint-Sorlin-en-Bugey, it climbs to follow a series of ridges passing through Les Rochettes and then La Roche de l’Église before descending via Soudon to the Chapelle Saint-Christophe in Sault-Brenaz. The return to Saint-Sorlin over the Rochers de la Plaine and then the Rochers de la Craz offers views over the entire Rhône valley.
Crêt Saint-Martin and Crêt de Pont
11.99 mi
+2,835 ft
-2,825 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Souclin (Ain)
A circular route around the small village of Soudon, best done on a sunny day as the route is almost entirely through woodland. A pleasant hike in warm weather but best avoided in the rain as some steep sections will be difficult to negotiate.
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.
Route des enfants à Sainte-Julie
3.39 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Julie (Ain)
This route forms part of a network of marked walking trails in the commune of Sainte-Julie, linking the village centre with the various hamlets.
The municipality aims to gradually map, signpost and maintain these routes to make walking in the area easier.
