1 hour from Lyon, a hiking paradise awaits you. For initiated or enthusiastic novice. Complete circuits of several hours, or family outings. Breathtaking view or cool waterfalls. In the beautiful Bugey massif or in the calm of the Ain plain, just follow the path.
Technical information
IGN MAP
AERIAL PHOTOS / IGN
SLOPES MAP (IGN MAP)
MAP 1950 / IGN
CARD OF THE STAFF (1820-1866)
OPEN STREET MAP
Departure address
The rocks of the Cra - Virgin of Chateland
Description
A hike for regulars starting from the banks of the Rhône to climb to the cliffs overlooking Villebois, with stops at the Virgin of Chateland for the panoramic view and the rocks of the Cra (cliffs, caution).
From the Green Point, go up the Rhône towards the south for about 500 m. Take a sandy path to the left. Go under high voltage lines. At the crossroads with a paved road, turn left and go up towards the village by rue du Dauphiné and rue du Center to the town hall.
Cross the RD19 and take the rue du Canal to the church (1964th-32th century, restored in XNUMX), walk along the building by the road which goes up to the RDXNUMX, cross it and take a path which goes up to right of the water tank.
Go past old quarries and continue to climb. Take a path in the undergrowth on the left which goes to the Virgin of Chateland (panoramic view).
After about 200 m, turn right, follow the path that climbs and winds up to the plateau on the Cra rocks.
In this sector, pay attention to the rock faults: do not leave the path.
By a pasture (close the fence), you reach a wide path, turn left to point C where you leave on the right the marked path of the rock of Cuny. The markup turns green. After about a hundred meters of a fairly steep descent, take a very steep path to the left (steps carved into the earth), descend through the woods, pass near a spring, then follow the stony path to the hamlet of la Carria where we find the blue markup.
Take a path on the left which descends to the paved road, follow left for 200 m, then take the path on the right to the Rhône (Pompière farm). Go up the river to the Green Point.
Further information
Welcome complements
Green Point car park
Localization complements
Departure: Tortoillet district in Bénonces
Delicate passages
In this sector, pay attention to the rock faults: do not leave the path.
Contact
Phone: 09 67 12 70 84
E-mail : welcome@perouges-bugey.com
Website: www.perouges-bugey-tourisme.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/perougesbugeytourisme/
Opening period
All year.
Updated by
Perouges Bugey Tourism - 25/10/2023
www.perouges-bugey-tourisme.com
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Author information
01150 Saint-Sorlin-en-Bugey