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Vernas walks
Circular route from the Larina plateau to Vernas
Visorando Member
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Battle of Anthon Trail
Association / Club / Walk leader11.49 mi
+479 ft
-463 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Anthon (Isère)
The hike starts from the pretty village of Anthon (from where the Prince of Orange's army set off with Louis le Chalon's troops), passing through the Bois des Franchises and then the site of the battle: Les Férouillères, La Ferme de la Batterie, Les Burlanchères and then on to the ruins of Château de Malatrait.
Continue to the Ferme des Franchises, a place called Le Cheval Mort (where dead horses were buried), then take a short detour via the Étang des Portions and return by the same route.
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.
The confluence of the Rhône and Ain rivers at Anthon
4.42 mi
+98 ft
-135 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Chavanoz (Isère)
This is a short, easy loop that allows you to discover the panorama at the confluence of the Rhône and Ain rivers, the picturesque village of Anthon and its surroundings, including the banks of the Rhône and the beautiful town hall of Chavanoz.
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.
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.
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.
Loop around Chozeau
6.49 mi
+614 ft
-630 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Chozeau (Isère)
This pleasant little walk will allow you to enjoy a mix of woods, meadows and crops. It will also enrich your photo album, as you can capture the wildlife on the Varnieu pond, located on this route, and the original architecture of Bourcieu Castle.
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.
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.
Surroundings of Panossas
8.90 mi
+679 ft
-666 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Panossas (Isère)
A short walk that takes us to Mont Morel and Étang de Charamel via the Tilleul de Sully, with a glimpse of the archaeological site of Panossas.
Tour of Mont Chanzet starting from Panossas
5.85 mi
+774 ft
-758 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Panossas (Isère)
A short, easy walk to explore the wooded area overlooking the villages of Panossas and Chozeau. The walk follows part of the GR®422, in the footsteps of Charles IX, which runs from Lyon to Valence. The route passes by Poizieu Castle, whose tower, covered in machicolations, dominates the landscape.
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.