Bike tour : Hills and heritage of Bourbre
Starting from Val de Virieu, cycle through the Bourbre valley. Climb up to discover panoramic views all the way to Mont Blanc and admire the historical heritage as you pass by the Château de Virieu.
Start / return (parking):
- Train station of Virieu sur Bourbre (Val de Virieu)
Take the train to Val de Virieu and embark on a varied tour. The route begins along the Bourbre Valley, on a flat road with no major difficulties. 3km after your departure, turn right to admire the neo-Byzantine church of Chassignieu.
A few kilometers later, you will cross the D73 to begin a 5.5km climb with 250m of elevation gain. At the start of this climb, before passing through the village of St Ondras, you can stop at the Lapérousse mill, a recently renovated 19th-century relic.
The climb continues until you reach an altitude of over 600m at the Vivier pond, a popular spot for anglers. You will then remain at around 600m altitude for 7km until you arrive at the Château de Virieu. Don't hesitate to stop there, as well as at the adjacent clog museum (see their website for opening times). Finally, you'll descend back to Val de Virieu via a short but steep one-kilometer descent that requires careful handling.
Once back in Val de Virieu, take the opportunity to stop for a tasting at the Bigallet distillery or enjoy a delicious meal at La Guinguette.
Route details
Pets welcome
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Picnic area,
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Car park,
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Free car park,
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Bicycle parking
Opening
All year round daily.
See opening hours of Pont-de-Beauvoisin tourist information center.
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Latitude : 45.491285
Longitude : 5.47223
Height : 400
38730 Val-de-Virieu
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Information updated on 14/04/2026
by Office de Tourisme des Vals du Dauphiné
