Saint-Didier-de-la-Tour walks

Starting from Saint-André-le-Gaz station, this is an easy hike that winds its way around several ponds in the surrounding area.

A lovely loop if you fancy an easy, not too long, shady walk, starting from the Chapelle-de-la-Tour car park, with no special equipment required. You could potentially spot ponies, horses, cattle, etc. We went in May, so we recommend going in the morning for the shade and milder temperatures in summer.

A lovely, easy hike.Varied paths, with a little road but no heavy traffic.

A pleasant little walk with some lovely views of the Chartreuse Mountains.

A lovely walk with beautiful views of the Jura, the Bauges and Mont du Chat.

This is an easy family hike, accessible to all, in a varied setting where you can discover pheasant aviaries and landscapes near Saint-André-le Gaz.

A short walk alternating between good paths and small roads, except for 300 m on a departmental road. In fine weather, there are stunning views of the Jura, the Chartreuse, Belledonne... and even Mont Blanc.

Walk along small roads and paths with beautiful views of the Chartreuse and Mont Blanc.

This hike will first take you to the heights of the hamlet of Le Molard with beautiful views of the mountains and the surroundings of Rochetoirin. You will then walk through the Tire Gerbe forest before reaching the Étang de Gole lake near Montcarra. There is a picnic area where you can stop for lunch before climbing up the other side to discover Montcarrad and its castle. You will finish by passing near the Reculefort farm, where you can buy refreshments.

This route alternates between paths and small roads, winding along the ridges and offering views of the Bourbre valley, the Dauphiné, and the Chartreuse and Vercors mountains.

This is a pleasant walk with varied scenery. You will pass Notre-Dame des Vignes in Valencogne, Lake Paladru in Paladru and, on the heights, the charming Chapelle des Trois Croix in the Dauphinois style. There are no difficulties to be expected, apart from the distance. Halfway through the walk, if the weather is clear, you will have beautiful views of the mountains.

Seventh stage of the Way of St James. This stage is mainly in open country with little elevation gain. You walk along the hills and copses of the eastern part of the Liers plain. Here and there, you’ll catch glimpses of the surrounding hills and peaks.

A very pleasant walk, with no difficulties. Throughout the route, there are lovely views of the Chartreuse, the Bugey and the Vercors. Not too many tarmac roads, and mostly very pleasant paths.

This walk allows you to discover the castles of Pupetière and Virieu. You first walk along the Bourbre valley on the hillside, then through the forest, passing the Croix du Moine Mort, and finally return to the hill towards Virieu.

A forest where you feel at peace. According to legend, the Vallin forest in the commune of Saint-Victor-de-Cessieu was frequented by druids and Templars who came to enjoy its healing properties. Several places in the forest are said to be full of energy, and there is a special energy in this place that confuses compasses. It is a pretty forest of beech, oak and hazel trees. Part of the forest has been replanted with Douglas firs, cherry trees and red oaks.

An easy, exotic and family-friendly route to discover the plateau, which offers superb views of the Alps in good weather. Views of the valleys of Saint-Chef and Montcarra.

An easy route accessible to families with children, offering varied landscapes: woods, meadows and villages. Views of the Alps.

A lovely, slightly challenging route through fields and woods, taking in three chapels.

This short family walk offers beautiful panoramic views of the Aravis, Mont Blanc, the Dent du Chat, the Bauges, Belledonne, the Chartreuse and the Vercors.

Family walk along the edge of the woods and through the fields above Lake Paladru.

An easy family walk from the Vézeronce marshes up to the heights of Charray. A few notable natural features along the route.

A route that takes you through marshes and hillsides to discover the lakes to the east and north of Biol, passing through Torchefelon and skirting Succieu.

Loop on the Vaux ridges (Chabons municipality) with beautiful views of the Chartreuse and Belledonne mountains and the Hien, Bourbre and Ain valleys in good weather. The circuit mainly follows very wide, pleasant paths, with one section along the edge of the forest. Accessible to all.

The forest of the former Sylve Bénite Charterhouse offers a varied terrain for walkers in the Lac de Paladru area, with its undulating landscape and several vantage points. The suggested route climbs up the western slope (Virieu) before crossing over to the eastern slope and returning via the ridges. The low altitude means it can be walked in any season, including after a snowfall.

This is a short walk, best enjoyed on a clear day. It offers exceptional panoramic views stretching from the Monts de l'Ain to the peaks of the eastern Vercors, via the Dent du Chat, Mont Blanc, the Chartreuse, the Belledonne peaks, Taillefer and Dévoluy. There are no particular difficulties along the route.

A magnificent circular route that follows theGR®65, better known as the Way of St James, on the way there and the paths above Lake Paladru on the way back.

An easy walk around Lake Paladru, allowing you to discover some fascinating Carthusian buildings. The Grange Dimière is a listed building and, higher up, the former Carthusian monastery, which is now privately owned and not open to visitors.

This route faces south, on the slopes of Crucilleux. Very pleasant between September and April/May, it allows you to enjoy every ray of sunshine. Avoid during the hot summer months. It allows you to discover varied landscapes and cross the Balmes Dauphinoises vineyards on the slopes of Crucilleux and Choulin. As you pass through the hamlets of Crucilleux and Arcisse, you can admire beautiful adobe buildings and local heritage sites (calvaries, wash houses, fountains, palisades). The path along the ridges of Mont de Crucilleux offers panoramic views of the mountain ranges from Bugey in the north to Vercors in the south, including Mont Blanc, Vanoise, Belledonne and Chartreuse.Half of this route is on paths and half on small country roads, most of which have little traffic.

Saint-Chef, a large village in the Dauphiné region, is well known to fans of Frédéric Dard, author of the adventures of Commissioner San Antonio. This circular route allows you to follow in his footsteps and discover the beautiful Château de Chapeau Cornu halfway through the walk.

This route is best enjoyed from spring to autumn. The forest section is pleasant in hot weather, but can be damp after a period of rain. It runs alongside the Canal des Moines, a remnant of medieval construction. In its upper section, the route offers panoramic views of the mountain ranges from Bugey in the north to Vercors in the south, including Mont Blanc, Vanoise, Belledonne and Chartreuse. It also offers unobstructed views of the surrounding hills and the Pilat and Ardèche mountain ranges to the west. The balcony path above the village of Montcarra and the descent to the village of Saint-Chef offer pleasant views.Apart from the start and end (urban sections), this route is largely on unpaved paths. In the upper section, the high-voltage power line is a significant drawback, but the route keeps as far away from it as possible.

This is an easy, well-known walk that allows you to discover the surroundings and heritage of Saint-Chef. In particular, it takes you past the abbey church.

This route is best enjoyed from spring to autumn. The forest sections are pleasant in hot weather. In its upper section, the route offers panoramic views of the mountain ranges from Bugey in the north to Mont Blanc in the east. The descent to the village of Saint-Chef offers a pleasant view of the castle district and the abbey. A significant part of the route is on tarmac roads. However, most of these roads are old connecting roads with very little traffic.

This is an easy walk that takes you past Dauphiné houses, the ponds of Saint-Didier-de-Bizonnes and the Brosses forest. In the second part of the walk, you will enjoy some beautiful views of the surrounding peaks (even the summit of Mont Blanc).