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Around Paladru lake

Sport, Cycling sports, Cycle tourism route in Charavines
27.1 km

  • A beautiful blue pearl in a green setting, Lac de Paladru is the ideal backdrop for this itinerary, which also includes archaeological and heritage gems such as the Musée Archéologique du Lac de Paladru and the Château de Virieu.

  • Start in Charavines: head towards the leisure centre, then continue along the shores of Lac de Paladru.
    In Montferrat, just after the La Véronnière marsh, turn right towards Saint-Pierre-de-Paladru.
    Then turn left towards Valencogne and continue on the D17 to Le Pin.
    Continue on the D17, then turn left to return to the starting point.

    This circular route follows the shores of France's 5th largest natural lake. Enjoy beautiful scenery of the lake with turquoise water and explore the...
    Start in Charavines: head towards the leisure centre, then continue along the shores of Lac de Paladru.
    In Montferrat, just after the La Véronnière marsh, turn right towards Saint-Pierre-de-Paladru.
    Then turn left towards Valencogne and continue on the D17 to Le Pin.
    Continue on the D17, then turn left to return to the starting point.

    This circular route follows the shores of France's 5th largest natural lake. Enjoy beautiful scenery of the lake with turquoise water and explore the rich heritage of the area.

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    -Les Vergers de Louisias in Charavines is a thatched farmhouse with adobe walls surrounded by orchards, It is listed as a historical monument.
    Built in 1805, it is still in operation, offering delicious home-made products made from the fruits of the orchard (jams cooked in a cauldron without additives, quince paste, fruits in syrup, etc.), as well as seasonal fruit (strawberries, raspberries, plums, vine peaches, etc.).
    Vergers de Louisias. Tel. 33 (0)4 76 06 66 14.
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381 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 618 m
  • Minimum altitude : 495 m
  • Total positive elevation : 381 m
  • Total negative elevation : -381 m
  • Max positive elevation : 89 m
  • Min positive elevation : -89 m