Castles and Lake St-Félix
An open hike with two castles to contemplate, then a second more wooded section near the lake of Saint-Félix.
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
Route details
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All year round daily.
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Latitude : 45.543384
Longitude : 5.523158
Height : 415
Ou gare SNCF
38490 Saint-André-le-Gaz
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ALLER et RETOUR depuis Grenoble :
Ligne TER 62 Grenoble - Saint André le Gaz : Grenoble -> Saint André Le Gaz (55min)
ALLER et RETOUR depuis Lyon:
Ligne TER 01 Lyon - Grenoble :
Lyon Perrache -> Saint André le Gaz (55min)
Information updated on 15/04/2026
by Office de Tourisme des Vals du Dauphiné
