Castles and Lake St-Félix
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Vals du Dauphiné tourisme

An open hike with two castles to contemplate, then a second more wooded section near the lake of Saint-Félix.

Nature preservation areaLake view
The characteristics of the route.
Saint-André-le-Gaz (38)
  • Distance 11.89 km
  • Elevation gain 250 m
  • Elevation lost 250 m
  • Min. elevation 366 m
  • Max. elevation. 515 m
  • Duration (depending on pace) 3h30
  • Marking Yes
ROUTE

From the car park, cross the D1006 and take rue Ampère. As you climb up, look out on your right for the Haut-Verel stone castle with its round towers and Dauphin roof. From above, you can see the Bugey, Mont du Chat and Chartreuse mountains.

Then head back down towards the square-roofed castle of La Mûre and then St-Didier de la Tour. Cross again the D1006 and take the road then the path to the south of Lac St-Felix, classified as a Sensitive Natural Area. This natural glacial lake is a great place to spot the agile frog, as well as numerous birds and butterflies. The path is located in the forest and offers a beautiful view of the lake at its end. Follow the partly shaded path to Bois Chaboud and then the road back to the start.


WAYMARKING AND SIGNPOSTING

From the train station, head to the starting sign of the hike along the D1006 (300m).

From the car park along the D1006, follow the yellow signs and the following signposts:
Chemin Pascal > Les Croisettes > Le Corza > Château de la Mure > St-Didier-de-la-Tour > Le Bout du Lac > Bois Chaboud > back to ST-ANDRE-LE-GAZ
Marking : From the car park along the D1006, follow the yellow signs and the following signposts: Chemin Pascal > Les Croisettes > Le Corza > Château de la Mure > St-Didier-de-la-Tour > Le Bout de la Lac > Bois Chaboud > back to ST-ANDRE-LE-GAZ From the train station, head to the starting sign of the hike along the D1006 (300m).
Equipments : Car park,

Delicate passages : Be careful crossing the D1006

Admission fee : Free access.

Opening : All year round daily.
Area : Vals du Dauphiné
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