ViaRhôna - Stage 6 - from Belley to Groslée through St-Genix-sur-Guiers
Description
This part of the ViaRhôna travels through the Bugey between the Rhône, the Grand Colombier massif and the Lavours marshes.
Further south, from the Haut-Rhône plain to the mountains, via the vineyards, the Lhuis and Izieu sector offers varied landscapes bathed in light appreciated by nature lovers.
Greenways and roads developed for this stage.
In Champagneux, you will find an interpretive discovery loop marked "Galletti loop". It will take you to discover the pioneer of Wireless Telegraphy!
The tourist information office as well as the Louis Mandrin haunt in Saint Genix-Sur-Guiers are labeled "Accueil Vélo", so don't hesitate to take a tour.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Boucle Mandrin
Au départ du Repaire Louis Mandrin, une boucle cyclotouriste de 23 km permet de découvrir les différents lieux fréquentés par le célèbre contrebandier.L'itinéraire est entièrement balisé. Dénivelé : 280 m.
Galletti cycle route
Themed itinerary which takes you on a discovery tour of wireless telegraphy pioneer, Robert Clemens Galletti Di Cadilhac, unveiling the secrets of this invention.It's in Champagneux that the pioneer of wireless telegraphy Roberto Clemens Galletti Di Cadilhac managed to communicate with other continents. This Italian engineer built a wireless telegraphy station before WWI and set up a huge telegraphic antenna connecting its station in Leschaux to the cliff of Saint-Maurice de Rotherens. Discover the secrets of this invention and the functioning of this gigantic device and immerse yourselves in the fascinating world of this ambitious engineer...
Le Repaire Louis Mandrin
Through a journey punctuated with visual and sound effects, Louis Mandrin, a famous smuggler from the 18th century invites you to discover his universe: taverns, woods and hideouts in which he used to go. You may even be able to do some business with him!Le Repaire Louis Mandrin- Mandrin's hideout - is located in Saint-Genix-sur-Guiers, in the heart of the Pays du Lac d'Aiguebelette - Savoie foreland, last place where Mandrin lived as a free man. He was considered as a great smuggler however people have different points of view about him. Either he is considered as a nice smuggler similar to Robin Hood or he is a smuggler murderer who should not be remembered as a Robin Hood. Come and have your say. Indeed, you can travel in time with all your family and get to know a part of French History, follow Mandrin in his last adventure and maybe become a smuggler as well.
Leisure base "O' lac" : outdoor & water activities
The diversity of its facilities attracts families and fans of outdoor sports: swimming area and water material rentals, playgrounds and picnic areas, health trail/fitness area, beach volleyball and tennis, fishing, mini golf, snack bar. BARBECUES PROHIBITED.iNew for 2018 : creation of a sport area for adult and children. You will find different constructions, playing and picnic areas, fitness circuit, playgrounds, fishing and snack bar. Altitude : 200 m Depth : to 6 m Surface area : 15 ha Activities allowed : fishing, lifeguard on duty during summer, picnic area, tennis, boules, diving platform, fitness circuit, collective playground, with games adapted for disabled. Bar and fast food. Open from June 1st to August 31st : A large range of aquatic games, pedalo, paddle, boats, a large range of animation. Careful barbecues are forbidden on the area. Snack open from 1st of April to 31st of October. Groups on booking only.
Additional information
Contact
Phone : +33(0)4 76 31 63 16
Website : www.viarhona.com/etapes/belley-groslee
Open period
All year round.
Updated by
Agence alpine des territoires - 08/09/2023
www.agate-territoires.fr
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