Stories and legends around Lake Moras

Pedestrian sports
Hiking itinerary

Place du village
38460 Saint-Hilaire-de-Brens

Difficulty: Modéré
Lenght: 12Km
Elevation: 275m
Duration: 3H30

Stories and legends around Lake Moras_Saint-Hilaire-de-Brens

This partly shaded loop, starting from Saint-Hilaire-de-Brens, offers magnificent panoramic views over the Lac de Moras (private).

You'll also discover a wealth of architectural features along the way, including châteaux and small water-related buildings (wash-houses, fountains, wells).

Route details

3h30

Boucle

12km

275m elevation gain

Difficulty

Walkers/hikers,
Level bue - Medium

Direction signs

Yellow paint markings

Ground type

Stone,
Ground,
Grit,
Not suitable for strollers

Map references

3131SB - MEYZIEU

Guidebook references

The "Walks & Hikes" guidebook for the Balcons du Dauphiné is on sale for €14.90 at the tourist information offices in Crémieu, Morestel, Les Avenières Veyrins-Thuellin, and Saint-Chef.

A walking guide entitled “Stories and Legends around Lake Moras” (FFR – Balcons du Dauphiné collection) is on sale for €1 at the Tourist Information Offices in Crémieu, Morestel, Les Avenières Veyrins-Thuellin and Saint-Chef.

1- From Saint-Hilaire-de-Brens town hall, head towards Moras. At the crossroads, turn to the left and follow the road up to Château de Montplaisant. In front of the castle, turn right on the track.

2- At the "Les Côtes du Lac" signpost, continue towards Moras via Crizieu. Cross the hamlet of Crizieu and turn left on the road D18G.

3- After 200 m on the road, take the footpath which rises to the right. Walk past the cemetery, then take the footpath to the left of the road towards Moras.

Leave the car park on your right and go straight on the road D 18G. Follow it to the left, then take the path to the right and continue straight on until you reach the route de Vénérieu. Follow this road for 150 m and turn right through the hamlet of Frétignier.

4- Turn right and find the path which runs alongside the properties. At the crossroads, turn left and continue on this road as far as the "Seuillère" signpost. Follow the signs for Saint-Hilaire-de-Brens as far as the "Frétignier" sign.

5- Continue towards Saint-Hilaire-de-Brens, cross the road and go down the track opposite. Go along the road of Moras on your right and take the track on your left to find the post ‘Les Côtes du Lac’.

2- Head towards Saint-Hilaire-de-Brens on the same track as on the outward journey to get back to the starting car park.