Le tour du lac de Paladru
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.
Discover perfectly preserved treasures tracing 5,000 years of submerged history at the Archaeological Museum of Lake Paladru: 600 objects brought out of the waters during fascinating underwater excavations.
Let's go for a complete tour of Lake Paladru! Following the paths and small roads, you'll explore villages, wooded hills, and open meadows. The views of the lake are sublime, revealing the full spectrum of its emerald to turquoise waters!
While the hike remains accessible, it is long… Attention all kilometer lovers!
Choose your starting point, the tour of the lake can be done from 4 villages: Charavines, Bilieu, Le Pin or Paladru.
This large “Blue Lake,” exceptional for the beauty of its surroundings and its crystal-clear waters, was carved by the powerful Rhône glacier during the Ice Age. Located at an altitude of 500 meters, nestled among wooded and agricultural hills, it is the fifth largest natural lake in France. Its shores were home to one of the first human communities in the Isère region, dating back to 2700 BC (the Neolithic village of Les Baigneurs). Several sites are classified as “protected natural areas.”
Step-by-step guide
Circuit stages with the names of the signposts to follow
Starting from Charavines:
– Tourist Office, Charavines
– Pagetière
– The Ferns
– The Gallows
– The Pine
– The Allen
– The Brandoux
– The Mountain
– The Calatrin
– Bas Paladru
– Paladru
– The Marsh Path
– Le Verney
– Bilieu
– Petit Essard
– Grand Bois
– Revatiere
– Louisas
– The Valves
– Tourist Office, Charavines
Warning signs
2 road crossings: at the Fougères post and shortly after the Marais path
Highlights along the route
FAQ
Are there toilets along the route?
Yes, there are public toilets along the route.