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Porte-des-Bonnevaux

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New commune of Isere, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, Porte-des-Bonnevaux takes place at about sixty kilometers from Grenoble, not far from Faramans, Châtonnay or Gillonnay. It was born on January 1, 2019 of the merger of the communes of Commelle, Arzay, Nantoin and Semons.

Populated since antiquity and the Gallo-Roman era, the territory of Porte-des-Bonnevaux has developed over the centuries, gradually taking the face we know today. Common mountain, it has a natural heritage of great wealth to appreciate the time of hiking and other walks with family or friends.

Porte-des-Bonnevaux also has rich monuments and other buildings that emphasize its history as well as the beauty of its traditional architecture in this part of France.

Geographical information

MunicipalityPorte-des-Bonnevaux
Postcode38260
Latitude45.4321510 (N 45° 25’ 56”)
Longitude5.2001550 (E 5° 12’ 1”)
AltitudeFrom 375m to 609m
Surface area43.88 km²
Population2102 inhabitants
Density47 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureGrenoble (59 km, 48 min)
Insee code38479
IntercommunalityCC Bièvre Isère
DepartmentIsère
TerritoriesAlps, Dauphiné
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Lieudieu4.5 km (5 min)
Bossieu4.9 km (6 min)
Ornacieux-Balbins6.5 km (9 min)
Faramans7.3 km (10 min)
La Côte-Saint-André7.8 km (9 min)
Champier8.8 km (9 min)
Pommier-de-Beaurepaire9.3 km (11 min)
Châtonnay10 km (15 min)
Penol10.1 km (9 min)
Mottier10.3 km (11 min)
Eydoche10.5 km (10 min)
Gillonnay10.6 km (12 min)
Sardieu10.8 km (11 min)
Pajay11.3 km (15 min)

Things to see and do

While browsing the town of Arzay, you can enjoy its castle of the nineteenth century with its beautiful chapel, the bread oven of the place Jean-Chabert, or the many ponds that can enjoy the beautiful days.

Built at the end of the 19th century, in 1893, the church of Saint-Didier de Semons reveals an architecture in pebbles arranged in fish-ridge that alternate with beds of tiles.

Built in the nineteenth century, the mill of Nantoin presents a metal bucket wheel of ten meters in diameter and one meter in width, making it one of the largest wheels preserved in the Hexagon. It is now partly classified as an historic monument. Accessible to the public, it can be visited by contacting the current owner. While browsing Nantoin, you will also be able to admire the church, the Royon house of the 13th century, the laundry of Bonnafond or the wash-house of the Rivier.

Lovers of outdoor and nature walks will appreciate the trails of the forest of Bonnevaux which hosts many species of birds. Full of interest too, the Nantoin forest is classified ZNIEFF.

Places of interest

Monuments
Natural sites

Events and festivities

At the beginning of June, a big hike is proposed on the territory of Semons.

Every last Sunday of August, the town of Arzay hosts the events of the bread festival.

Weather

Friday 29 march
Min. 12°C - Max. 20°C
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Saturday 30 march
Min. 10°C - Max. 18°C
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Sunday 31 march
Min. 8°C - Max. 17°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Tourist motorcycle ride as a passenger
Entertainment130 € to 240 € Saint-Jean-de-Bournay (9.6 km)
Guided hike with donkeys
Nature and the great outdoors30 € to 305 € Flachères (10.1 km)
Kayak expedition with an instructor
Sports sensations15 € to 50 € L'Isle-d'Abeau (18.8 km)
Natural perfume-making workshop
Arts and Crafts125 € to 790 € La Tour-du-Pin (24 km)
Caving in Vercors & Chartreuse
Sports sensations45 € to 75 € Autrans-Méaudre en Vercors (39 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Bévenais: Chapel of Salette
HikeEasy2:10Bévenais (14.9 km)
Loop cyclo 8: Beaurepaire and Revel - Tourdan
Cycling itineraryIntermediate2:15Beaurepaire (15.5 km)
Cycle 6 loop: Around the lake bog
Cycling itineraryEasy1:35Châbons (16.7 km)
From Champos to the wood of Sizay
HikeIntermediate3:00Saint-Donat-sur-l'Herbasse (38 km)
Vineyard trail - Millery - ​​7.7 km
HikeEasy2:05Millery (39 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

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