In the heart of the Suran valley, an easy hike through the Comté lands, a landscape of meadows typical of the Jura mountains. Cross the river with views of its fords and discover Chavannes, la comtoise.
Comtoises meadows in the Suran valley
Base VTT Espace Revermont - FFCT signposting - n°6 - blue
Past the Suran bridge and the cheese dairy (AOP Comté), head for Grand-Corent. Before Banchin, turn left up the Suran (see fords) to the Bouverie mill. At the RD.936, turn left and then immediately right towards Ferme des Pies.
In Chavannes, turn left on the D.3, cross the bridge and the campsite (see: Petit Suran and wash-house). In the village, why not take a detour to the church and its historic lanes.
At the intersection with the RD. 42, turn right and then left on the 1st towards the Bois du Clapay (see the Gour de la Rande).
Go as far as Dhuys, cross the RD.936 to reach the hamlet of Thioles.
At Thioles, take the RD.42 to Simandre.
On site: restaurants, campsite, hotel, grocery store, cheese shop, picnic area, hiking...
Nearby: Chavannes church, Chavannes shops, Menhir and fords of the Suran, château de Rosy, Chartreuse de Sélignac.
Further information on localisation
Further information on localisation
Parking
Municipal stadium parking lot.
Departure sign in front of the entrance
Access to the base :
D.42 from Montfleur, Chavannes sur Suran or Villereversure
D.98 from Grand Corent / Viaduc de Cize-Bolozon or Drom-Jasseron
Exit A40 n°6 Bourg Est - Viriat
Exit A40 n°7 Bourg Sud
Simandre station / Gar de Ceyzeriat / Villereversure station / Cize-Bolozon station
By public transport
Access by public transport
Find out more about how to get here at https://www.grandbourg.fr/42-transports-mobilites.htm