GR® de Pays – Tour of the Pays de Lhuis and Izieu

The GR® de Pays "Tour du Pays de Lhuis et d'izieu" forms a loop that runs through the heights of southern Bugey before skirting the Rhône. This route allows you to discover many typical Bugiste villages and hamlets.

Distance : 85.9 km
Duration : 5:0pm
Level : Very difficult
Elevation : 2210 D +
Walking
GR® de Pays – Tour of the Pays de Lhuis and Izieu
Distance : 85.9 km
Duration : 5:0pm
Level : Very difficult
Elevation : 2210 D +
Walking
Departure: Serrieres-de-Briord
Loop
Not suitable for strollers
Pet Friendly
Download the circuit: GPX Roadmap

Departing from Serrières-de-Briord, this GRP® traverses the heights of Calvaire de Portes (1 m), Mollard de Don (029 m) and Tentanet (1217 m), descends to the shores of the lakes of Conzieu , visit the home of the Children of Izieu and its painful history, walk along the banks of the Rhône near Evieu, and travel through the villages and hamlets of Bugistes, near Lhuis and Montagnieu.

Stage 1: from Serrières-de-Briord to Ordonnaz (5h30 walk)
Stage 2: from Ordonnaz to Veyrin (7 hour walk)
Stage 3: from Veyrin to Les Sables (4h30 walk)
Stage 4: from Les Sables to Lhuis (Millieu) (4h30 walk)
Stage 5: from Lhuis (Middle) to Serrières-de-Briord (4h30 walk)

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