Around Torchefelon
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With this hike you will explore the Vallin forest, where are located the Rompu and Ravoux ponds, a limestone stream and the other one ferruginous. The hike ends with a beautiful panoramic view.

Marked routeHiking quality label
Route labeled FFRandonnée
The characteristics of the route.
Torchefelon (38)
  • Distance 13.9 km
  • Elevation gain 250 m
  • Elevation lost 250 m
  • Min. elevation 452 m
  • Max. elevation. 598 m
  • Duration (depending on pace) 3h45
  • Marking Yes
ROUTE

From the salle des fêtes car park, take in the panoramic view described by the orientation table (view of the Chartreuse and Epine massifs, the Mont du Chat and Bugey - Mont-Blanc in the background on a clear day).

Follow the signposts for the ‘Forêt de Vallin’ through the village of Torchefelon. At the ‘Saint-Joseph’ crossroads, the trail makes a pleasant loop through the Forêt de Vallin, passing the Etang de Vallin and the pond.

Complete the loop and return to Saint-Joseph. Pass the ‘Forêt de Vallin’ car park and then the ‘Les Quatres Sapins’ signpost. Then head towards ‘Dessus Mirieu’, pass the Ravoux pond and follow the path up the Gadizieu stream. Continue on past ‘Dessus-Mirieu’ and join the D520 at the ‘Le Rapoux’ signpost. Walk carefully along it on the left for 50m, then find the Brumière path on your left. It leads to the ‘le Bessay’ signpost, then continue as far as ‘Marmonière’ and cross Torchefelon to return to the starting point.



WAYMARKING AND SIGNPOSTING

Follow the yellow markings and the following signposts:
TORCHEFELON > Torchefelon-Mairie > Marmonière > Saint-Joseph > La Thébaïde > Etang de Vallin > La Thébaïde > Saint-Joseph > Les Quatre Sapins > Dessus Mirieu > Le Rapoux > Le Bessay > Marmonière > Torchefelon-Mairie > TORCHEFELON
Marking : Follow the yellow markings along the route.
Equipments : Car park,

Delicate passages : Remember to bring appropriate clothing and equipment in accordance with your ability level, the route, and the weather conditions. Stay vigilant along the D520 for 50m.

Admission fee : Free access.

Opening : All year round daily. Subject to favorable weather.
Area : Vals du Dauphiné
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