Château de Vizille – Rochefort footbridge loop from Saint-Pierre-de-Mésage

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Château de Vizille – Rochefort footbridge loop from Saint-Pierre-de-Mésage

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Château de Vizille – Rochefort footbridge loop from Saint-Pierre-de-Mésage

03:00

49.1km

350m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.26 km for 89 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.31 km

Château de Vizille

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The castle of Vizille dates from the 17th century. It is known for having welcomed the representatives of the three orders of the Dauphiné, who convene the States General on July 21, 1788. This event, and so many others, served as the foundation for the French Revolution. The castle now houses the Museum of the Revolution. You can visit the museum and the castle park, labeled "Remarkable Garden of France", free of charge.

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11.6 km

Pont de Claix (Lesdiguières Bridge)

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The Pont de Claix or Pont Lesdiguières was built between 1608 and 1611 on the Drac, at the request of market gardeners from the fertile plains of Claix who at the time needed to cross the Drac to sell their products in Grenoble.

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12.0 km

Rochefort footbridge

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The Claix bridge, which was built between 1608 and 1611 under the leadership of Constable Lesdiguières, allowed the easy crossing of the Drac and regular communication between Grenoble and close campaigns.
Still looking medieval with its donkey road, its only arch with a range of 46 meters and 16m high, represented at the time a real technical feat.
The bridge was at the time two inscriptions: "UNUS DISTANCIA JUNGO" (Unique by my length, I gathered) and "ROMANA MOLES PUDORE SUFFUNDO" (I make shame Roman buildings).
It is classified historic monument in 1898.

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20.9 km

Allée des platanes

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This small road is lined with protected plane trees and a stream, the Suze. Traffic is slowed by the narrowness of this street. The light is beautiful at the beginning and end of the day.

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