Itinerary no. 12 "Via the Larina site"

La Vallée Bleue is a multi-activity recreational centre in the Auvergne Rhone-Alpes region. There is a whole range of activities on offer on the banks of the Rhone, in a remarkable natural setting.A managed lake on the Upper Rhone with rental of mountain bikes, pedalos, pedal go-karts, stand up paddle, windsurfing, jet ski, paintball, artificial river for canoeing. Shooting booth. Restaurants. Aquaparc with heated pool, water slide. Altitude 204m, area 304ha including 180ha lake. Green spaces, fishing lake, picnic areas. All-terrain centre, holiday village, 3 * campsite with mobile home rentals and service area Free for motor homes in season.

In the heart of Isle Crémieu lies the étang de Lemps, a representative pond of the wetlands in Nord Isère. This 23ha site is part of Optevoz and Saint-Baudille-de-la-Tour villages.A thematic trail and an observatory with disabled access introduce visitors to the lake's aquatic life, including the remarkable European pond turtle, an endangered specie. Emblem of the site, the pond turtle is a threatened specie due to the disappearance of its habitat. The étang de Lemps is an ideal environment (water, shade, adapted banks and dry slopes for the laying of eggs). the live, feed and breed at the water's edge. How do you recognize it? It is about 20cm long, the males have red eyes and the females have small, yellow eyes. They have a black body with yellow dots. Among the 457 plant species surveyed, there are orchids, marsh pennywort, southern adderstongue, European Michaelmas daisies... Flora: 14 heritage species (Lax-flowered orchids, Anacampus palustris, Bombycilaena erecta, Marsh pennywort, Knautia Timeroyii, Spiny water nymph, Adder's tongue, Threadleaf crowfoot, Golden dock, Downy woundwort, Teucrium scordium, Common meadow rue, Southern bladderwort, Smooth vetch) Fauna: 3 invertebrate heritage species (Small red-eye damselfly, Stag beetle, Desmoulin's whorl snail) 17 species of reptiles and amphibians (Agile frog, European pond turtle...) 130 species of birds (Little bittern, Reed bunting) , Kingfisher, Eurasian reed warbler, Great reed warbler...) Habitats: 12 heritage habitats (eutrophic stagnant water, phragmites)

Dare indoor adventure... Rare and exceptional natural site, the Caves Of La Balme offer a great indoor activity made for the whole family ! No Sanitary Pass required.

This museum is entirely dedicated to the 'Lauze', a type of limestone from the Isle-Crémieu.In the first room, the Lauze Museum presents the geological aspect of this stone as well as quarrying work. Ancient tools and testimonials. The second part of the museum shows lauze roofing techniques and its presence in the local architecture and landscape.

We repair all brands. If we are able to repair your bike on the spot, you'll be invited to wait in the comfort of our lounge area.Our handy corner shop sells a range of parts and accessories (derailleurs, inner tubes, repair kits, etc.)

Espace Bike offers turnkey itineraries to discover our region and the ViaRhona cycle path. We propose a wide range of bike rentals for adults and children, as well as Ebikes (for adults only). We also have off-road E-scooters.