Distance
114km
Elevation
1324m
Duration
7h
Difficulty
Difficult

Presentation

From Côte-Saint-André to Beaucroissant, via Grand Lemps, Bressieux, Gillonay or Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs, this route is an invitation to discover the country of Berlioz, Jongkind and Mandrin.

From Saint-Étienne-de-Saint-Geoirs, take the D519 north towards Brézins and the D518 to Côte-Saint-André.
At Côte-Saint-André, turn left, return south and take the D71 towards St-Siméon-de-Bressieux, Viriville, then the D130 towards Marcollin, Lentiol, Lens Lestang, and finally on the D538 to Hauterives.
From there, turn left onto the D51 then the D20 towards Sainte-Claire-sur-Galaure and Roybon.
At Roybon, follow the banks of the lake, towards the Col de la Madeleine, taking the D20 and D20b.
At the Col de la Madeleine, turn left on the D21 and go down to Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye. After a short break to visit the medieval village, go up towards the Col de la Madeleine and take the first road on the right towards Saint-Appolinard and Chevrières.
Go up towards Roybon by the D20g, and from there turn right on the D156 which goes up towards the Col de Tous-Aures.
When you arrive at the pass, turn left on the D518 and let yourself glide slowly to the starting point of St-Etienne-de-St Geoirs.

Pet Friendly : no

Type : Loop

Max altitude : 714m

Public : Cyclists

Cartographic references

IGN Top 100 map N°51 - Local Michelin map N°333

Rates / opening

Prices

Free access.

Opening

All year.

Subject to favorable weather conditions.