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The ridges offer breathtaking views of the châteaux of Virieu and Pupetières. It is a 360° panorama over the Bugey, Chartreuse, Bauges and Vercors ranges, with a view of Mont Blanc on a clear day.

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Val-de-Virieu (38)
  • Distance 16.38 km
  • Elevation gain 380 m
  • Elevation lost 380 m
  • Min. elevation 387 m
  • Max. elevation. 643 m
  • Duration (depending on pace) 4h45
  • Marking Yes
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ROUTE

Many panoramas over the Haute Bourbre valley and the Bugey summits, from Chartreuse to Avant Pays Savoyard, await you on this path full of rich hertiage discoveries. Cottages with adobe walls and typical dauphinois roofs, fortified Houses and castles will offer you some breathtaking views and nice breaks along this sporty loop.


WAYMARKING AND SIGNPOSTING

From the SNCF train station of Virieu-sur-Bourbre (Saint André le Gaz - Grenoble line), follow the yellow marks and the following crossroads:
Beauregard > Le Luteau > Chardenouse > Radio-balise > Châtaignier de Bourrique > Grand Blandin > Château de Molinière > Blandin > Mallein > Combe Mounard > Les Tournelles > Le Trêve > Virieu > Back to : gare SNCF
Marking : From the SNCF train station of Virieu-sur-Bourbre (Grenoble - Saint-André le Gaz line), follow the yellow marks and the following crossroads: Beauregard > Le Luteau > Chardenouse > Radio-balise > Châtaignier de Bourrique > Grand Blandin > Château de Molinière > Blandin > Mallein > Combe Mounard > Les Tournelles > Le Trêve > Virieu > Retour : gare SNCF
Equipments : Car park, Public WC,

Admission fee : Free access.

Opening : All year round, free access.
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tourisme@valsdudauphine.fr
Information updated on 2026-02-26 by Office de Tourisme des Vals du Dauphiné

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