This walk allows you to walk along the seven castles of the town and enjoy landscapes dotted with huge chestnut trees and fresh forests.
By switching to the town of St Sulpice des Rivoires, the landscapes are strewn with immense chestnut trees. Planted in the 18th century, they provided significant additional food for peasant families. If you go down through the Servelongue forest, have fun recognizing the different species of trees. Perhaps you will meet oaks from which the name of Rivoire comes (Celtic term "reopens").
At the bottom of this descent, you can see a weaving factory dating from 1920 in which silk umbrella cloth was made. In the 60s, silk was replaced by synthetic and parachute fabrics. The activity ceased in 1970.
Additional information : Shops in the town center In summer, the leaves of the trees can obstruct the view of the châteaux, which are surrounded by large green spaces.
Topo/step by step:
Stages of the circuit with the name of the signposts to follow: - Parking lot of the multi-hiking station - Le Bas du Bourg - Longpra - Larembert - Servelongue - Le Donni - Saint-Sulpice des Rivoires - Les Fayeux - Larembert - Longpra - La Chaffardière - Multi-hiking station
Tips and Suggestions:
Pedestrian map of the Pays Voironnais at 1/25000 (on sale at 5 € in the reception offices of Voiron and Lac de Paladru)
Sustainable tourism :
Mother Nature thanks you for leaving with your waste, she digests it badly! Respect cultures and private properties by staying on marked trails.
Your itinerary
Pricing
Free access.
Equipments & services
Equipments
- Picnic area.
- Parking
Home of animals
- Animals accepted: Yes
- Dogs on a leash
Location
Departure car park: multi-hike station, below the church, where the football stadium and the municipal summer swimming pool are located.
Contact Informations
Castles in the countryside
Saint-Geoire-en-Valdaine multi-hike station (under the municipal swimming pool)
Combe-Versoud
38620 Saint-Geoire-en-Valdaine