Vernioz: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Hiking

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Vernioz can earmark this destination for their travel planning.

The “Vers d'autres horizons” route begins at the Saint-Alban-de-Varèze church in Vernioz. It offers a view of the privately owned Château de Richoud, a château with medieval influences surrounded by centuries-old beech trees. The moderately difficult hiking route is 7 km long, has an elevation gain of 210 metres and takes around 2.5 hours. Yellow markings and signs indicate the way.

The “Au travers du bois de la Limone” route connects Saint-Alban-de-Varèze with Assieu. It crosses the Varèze via a footbridge and leads through the deciduous Bois de la Limone forest, which is home to wild boar, roe deer and hares. The route is 4.4 km long, has an elevation gain of 137 metres and takes around 1.5 hours; it is also marked with yellow paint and signs.

Nature

Le Bois Marquis is located in Vernioz. Mont Monnet is a mountain in the area surrounding Vernioz. The mountains in the wider regional area around Vernioz include Les Trois Dents, La Chaux de Toureyre and La Chaux de l'Égalet.

Culture

There are several cultural destinations around Vernioz: the Abbaye de Saint-André-le-Bas is a monastery, the Ancienne église de Saint-Ferréol is a monument, the Église Saint-Pierre de Vienne is a church, and the Cathédrale Saint-Maurice is also a church.

Cycling

The summer programme of the Office de Tourisme Entre Bièvre et Rhône includes outings on electrically assisted bicycles. They are open to everyone, regardless of their level of experience, are intended to discover the landscapes and local cultural heritage, and meet at the campsite in Vernioz.

Other places: Barraux, Saint-Egrève, Eybens, Jarrie, Saint-Appolinard, Seyssins, Saint-Pierre-D'allevard, Le Gua

To the overarching travel overview: Isere.