This long trip around Paladru Lake from Charavines is ideal for Ebikes.
It explores a wealth of local heritage, visits the east bank of the lake and offers some remarkable views. The itinerary is in the process of being waymarked
It starts mainly on quiet country lanes, first heading towards the woodland of the Combettes valley where a hairpin bend leads up to Le Vernay on the Oyeu plateau. After crossing the road (be careful, despite the traffic island!), a pleasant dirt track takes you to the old Carthusian monastery of Sylve Bénite and the tithe barn set amid beautiful meadowland on the edge of the forest.
Cross Chassigneux hamlet and the village of Le Pin, where you’ll find a café and a bakery. Just after the village, take the dirt track to Valencogne via the bucolic valley that follows the Le Pin stream. Once past the lovely Vivier lake, take the time to enjoy the panorama from the heights. The spectacle on the horizon encompasses Mont Blanc and the Bauges, Chartreuse and Belledone mountains, if you please! The following descent takes you quickly back to St-Pierre de Paladru and across the Courbon stream which leads to the lake.
You’ll then join the cycle path at Chemin de la Véronnière, and the Véronnière picnic area which you'll find at Montferrat. This safe itinerary follows the banks of the blue lake to Charavines via the Bois d’Amour woodland trail which features an eco-friendly drinks/snack bar, and platforms offering panoramic views over the lake, to really finish your excursion in style!
29 km
|
max. 615 m
min. 491 m
289 m
| |||
Lake Paladru Information Office is located near to Charavines Beach and is at your disposal for all information: events, sites to visit, accommodation, sports activities, sailing and fishing...
The team at the Natura Vélo MTB/cycle center, French Cycling Instructor school, awaits you to rent high-quality bicycles for adults and children, suitable for all practices!Receive professional advice to rent the equipment that suits you best... and go for a ride in the best possible conditions! Natura Vélo offers you the rental of mountain bikes, hybrid bikes, road bikes, electrically assisted bikes, children's trailers, and also balance bikes for the little ones!
Flat beach combining areas of grass, sand and small pebbles, ideal for relaxation and swimming with the family. Shallow waters. Full sunshine all day. Playground. No smoking and no barbecue on the beach.Swimming is authorized at the risk and peril of the users, when it is not supervised and in the absence of a flag. Swimming is supervised on Wednesday afternoon by a lifeguard. The bathing conditions are as follows: - the flag is green swimming is supervised - the flag is red swimming is prohibited Snack located on the beach with a beautiful view of the lake. Large terrace and non-stop catering in season. Smiling and dynamic team. On the menu: mixed salads, grilled meats, homemade burgers, pancakes, small frying, homemade pastries and the chef's suggestions. Ice cream parlor. Snack at any time.
Intimate beach all in grass, offering beautiful shaded areas allowing you to enjoy Lake Paladru in peace. Barbeque prohibited.Supervised swimming. Group accepted 10 people maximum (excluding weekends). For leisure groups (aerial, leisure centre, etc.), it is essential to notify you of your arrival in advance. Possibility of taking private swimming or aquagym lessons with Jean-Christophe DAVY, state-certified lifeguard. Outside the opening hours of the beach.
Rent a paddle, a canoe or a sailboat to discover the water activities and the lake of Paladru.Paddle rental: Stand-up paddles, solo or 2/3-seater kayak. Sailing rental (level 3 FFVoile required): Dinghies, catamarans, ludic (4/5 places) Possibility of private lessons: contact us. Age: Rental possible from 6 years old (know how to swim required). Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Duration: 1 hour, 2 hours, 10x1 hour sailing or paddle packages.
Starts from the Pays Voironnais Tourist Office in Charavines.
Phone : 04 76 93 17 60
Email : tourisme@paysvoironnais.com
Website : tourisme.paysvoironnais.com/
All year round.
Subject to favorable weather.
Isère Attractivité - 26/10/2023
www.alpes-isere.com
Report a problem
From 1st May to late September, the Grange Dîmière opens for contemporary art exhibitions (free admission).
At Charavines, make the most of the free municipal beach just 100 metres from the Tourist Office where you’ll find local shops to purchase supplies. The Natura Vélo cycling/mountain-biking school (opposite the Tourist Office) proposes mountain bike rentals and guidance as well as bike sales.
At the start of the itinerary, opposite the Tourist Office, you’ll find a bike-washing and tyre-pressure station. Tokens (€1) are on sale at the Natura Vélo rental outlet and at the Tourist Office.