Le Chemin des Vaches
A little hike in the land of cows? It is in the north of the Pays Voironnais that you will meet them most easily. The farms scattered throughout the mountains and valleys raise cows of various breeds there, both for milk and meat.
You'll discover Montbéliarde cows (red and white with large eyes!) or Holstein cows (black and white). The luckiest visitors might even spot some French Simmentals (light red and white with a white coat)...
For meat, the famous Charolais (all white) or the Limousin (bright wheat-colored coats) feast on natural grass from spring to autumn.
The little extra: the beautiful Vivier pond.
Good discoveries!
Do you often hike in Pays Voironnais? Come and discover the map of walks and hikes in our reception offices in Voiron and Lac de Paladru (on sale at 5 €).
Mother Nature thanks you for taking your rubbish home with you, she doesn't digest it well!
Respect crops and private property by staying on marked trails.
Step-by-step guide
Route stages with the names of the signposts to follow:
– Upon exiting the parking lot, turn right onto Rue du Bourg
– Montferrat Village
– The Palard Cross
– Mont Farm
Note: The route passes through a field with cows. If you have a dog or are not comfortable around free-roaming animals, follow the signs for “Bois Reyer bypass by road”.
– Bois Reyer
– Le Gréhaut
– Sourilloud
– Bois Châtel
– Saint-Pierre de Paladru
– Vernatet
– Montferrat Village
– Montferrat Parking
Alert
Portion of a road without a shoulder (over 400m along the D50c)
FAQ
Are there toilets along the route?
Yes, there are public toilets along the route.