The Blue Valley Mountain-bike Tour

La Vallée Bleue is a multi-activity leisure site located in the Balcons du Dauphiné in the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region. It offers a multitude of activities on the banks of the Rhône, in a remarkable natural setting.Vallée Bleue offers a wide range of water sports: pedalos, stand-up paddles, mini cruises on the Rhône, boat hire with or without a licence, jet skis, flyborards, etc. Located on the ViaRhôna cycle route linking Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean, you can also hire bikes from Espace Bike. There is an FFCT base on site, offering 13 mountain bike trails of varying levels of difficulty. For younger visitors, there are pony rides, pedal go-karts, miniature golf and tree climbing. For swimming, the aquapark with heated pool and waterslide is open from June to August.

Espace Eau Vive is a sports base dedicated to whitewater activities: rafting, hydrospeed, kayaking, canoraft, packraft... On a secure artificial river, accessible to all levels. Ideal for beginners, progressing or having fun outdoors.The Espace Eau Vive is a sports leisure center, entirely dedicated to white water activities. Located on an artificial river 600m long, it offers a secure environment and perfectly suited to discover, practice or improve in kayak, hydrospeed, rafting, canoraft or packraft. This white-water stage recreates a succession of more or less technical passages: roller, surf wave, tie rock, weeping, smooth wave. Its major assets: - Its S-shaped line that reduces the ports - Its water quality (located upstream of the large Lyon metropolis). Permanently, 140 adjustable edge and color doors to imagine a maximum of layouts and facilitate the work of the trainers. Designed to accommodate both beginners and advanced athletes, the site offers a varied, fun and progressive course, allowing everyone to evolve at their own pace under the supervision of qualified professionals. Clubs, schools, families, groups or individuals find there an ideal ground to live thrills in complete safety. On site, the base also has a nature campsite, a group cottage, a bike park with free access and a large tent for shelter. A friendly place, surrounded by greenery, where to practice, share and enjoy a real outdoor experience.

3-star hotel in Porcieu-Amblagnieu, right next to the ViaRhôna cycle route. 17 comfortable rooms, including one accessible for guests with reduced mobility. On-site restaurant, cyclist-friendly services, secure bike storage, and personalised assistance.Set in a former coaching inn, Hôtel de la Source offers contemporary, light-filled accommodation in a peaceful setting in northern Isère, in the Balcons du Dauphiné area. The 17 spacious, soundproofed rooms are designed for both comfort and convenience, ideal for short stays or late arrivals. The hotel also features a restaurant committed to sustainable practices, serving home-cooked meals made from seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Located in Porcieu-Amblagnieu and certified Accueil Vélo, the hotel is a perfect stopover on the ViaRhôna route, between unspoilt nature and heritage sites.

Roxane and Olivier welcome you to a fully renovated 19th-century building, a former coaching inn that combines old stone and modernity as it should be. They look forward to welcoming you for a stopover, whether for business or pleasure.Single, comfort, and family rooms, equipped with private bathroom, mini bar, LCD TV and some with air conditioning. Restaurant combining old stones and modernity, a warm, friendly welcome and cuisine prepared according to the seasons and daily deliveries of fresh produce.

In the heart of Amblagnieu, come and discover the church and its simple garden!The church consists of a nave, a choir and 5 chapels: 3 on the north side and 2 on the south side. The bell tower is a square tower with geminated windows (a window divided into two equal parts, usually vertical, usually by a column). A medallion reads "Saint-André and Saint-Laurent 1510", indicating the saints to whom the building was dedicated, but perhaps also the date of a reconstruction or renovation of the church. Over the course of the 19th and 20th centuries, the church was gradually abandoned in favour of the new church built in Porcieu, the commune's new centre of activity. In 1993, the church was bought by the association "Les Amis de l'église d'Amblagnieu" (Friends of Amblagnieu Church) to restore it and preserve its original function. In 2003, the Town Hall became the owner of the building. In 2009, a "garden of simple plants" was created. Maintained by volunteers, it features more than 100 medicinal plants used in folk medicine, classified according to their properties (tonics, digestive, febrifuge, etc.). This historic garden is enriched by aromatic plants and ancient species, and is a reminder of the importance of natural remedies in local culture. In 2010, the frescoes inside the church were restored. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

The village of Quirieu stands out for its unique landscape, where nature and vegetation have reclaimed their rights. This ‘ghost village’ offers an enchanting setting worthy of a fairytale, combining poetry, imagination and history.Quirieu is a sleepy town that looks like something out of a fairytale. It lies on the northern border of the Dauphiné region, and is now part of the commune of Bouvesse-Quirieu (Isère) and the Communauté de Communes des Balcons du Dauphiné. The site extends over a 4-hectare limestone hillock forming a small, elongated and naturally steep plateau. On its eastern flank, Quirieu overlooks the Rhône and its alluvial terraces by almost 100 metres. To the east, opposite the site on the other side of the river, rise the first powerful foothills of the southern Bugey. To the west, Quirieu opens onto the cold lands of the Bas Dauphiné. In the Middle Ages, it was one of the main strongholds of the Dauphiné. Quirieu enjoyed a privileged position of control over a territory, a river route and a border (the Rhône, which separated Dauphiné and Bugey until 1601). After its heyday between the 14th and 16th centuries, Quirieu was gradually abandoned. But the streets and houses of the old urban fabric are still very much in evidence. The landscape character of this abandoned village, where nature and vegetation have reclaimed their rights, gives Quirieu its originality. This "ghost village" takes on the appearance of a fairytale setting, where dreams, imagination and poetry rub shoulders with history. The site is dotted with themed panels, allowing you to explore Quirieu in complete freedom. Take a stroll along the paths of the Quirieu site and head for the orientation tables, where you'll discover the breathtaking panorama of the medieval site. As you look down on the land below, you'll realise how man has shaped this landscape through his skills: Traces of the tramway on the Rhône, multinational cement works (Vicat), quarrying, vineyards (Syndicat des Vins du Bugey, Montagnieu), the hydraulic (CNR) and nuclear (EDF) industries, leisure centres (Vallée Bleue, Montalieu-Vercieu), crafts (Moulin d'Arche, Bouvesse-Quirieu) and luxury furniture factories (Ligne Roset, Briord) etc. Today, Quirieu is coming back to life thanks to occasional events organised as part of a gentle tourism initiative based around storytelling or musical and historical walks (storytelling evening in the moonlight at the end of June, Concordia construction site in July).

Repair workshop for bicycles and electric scooters. Diagnosis, maintenance, adjustments and repairs on quote. Possibility to drop off your equipment by appointment. The workshop also has a small sales area to refine your equipment.The Espace Bike has a repair workshop open to all cyclists: mountain bikes, VTC, road bikes, e-bikes and electric scooters. Our mechanic carries out diagnostics, revisions, adjustments, routine maintenance and more technical repairs, always on quote to ensure transparency and serenity. Whether you need a simple adjustment, a change of part, a Bosch engine diagnosis or a complete refurbishment, your equipment is taken care of with care and professionalism. Making an appointment is possible to drop off your bike or scooter directly at the workshop. A practical and reliable service, in the heart of the Blue Valley.

Mountain bike rental, VTC, electric bikes, electric scooters TT (14 years min), children’s bikes, trailers, saddlebags and balance bikes at the Blue Valley. Browse the banks of the Rhône or the ViaRhôna with equipment maintained and suitable for the whole family.At the Espace Bike, enjoy a wide selection of bikes suitable for all ages and levels: mountain bikes, VTC, e-VTC, children’s bikes, balance bikes and child trailers. Our equipment, revised and maintained by our mechanics, allows you to enjoy the trails of the Blue Valley or along the ViaRhôna, located just a few meters. Whether you are with family, friends or as a couple, explore the region in complete freedom thanks to a fleet of comfortable bikes, reliable and accessible to all. Espace Bike also offers electric all-terrain scooters for rent, an unusual means of transport to enjoy the charm of the landscapes in complete tranquility and effortlessly. Ideal for families with children from 14 years and 1m40 minimum. The helmet is provided in the rental. It is of course possible to bring your own equipment. Before departure, possible loan of a hand pump, locks, cards and yellow vests. And for even more fun, you can rent pedal karts. From mini-karts to 4-seater karts, come and enjoy the Base de Loisirs de la Vallée Bleue with family or friends. Something to have fun from 4 years old!