Discover Moirans-En-Montagne

A stay in Moirans-en-Montagne can appeal to a range of interests. The Musée du Jouet offers a cultural focus, while family-friendly, playful circular trails, a hike rated difficult, and the Via ferrata du Regardoir offer other activities. When planning, it is worth distinguishing between the options by their nature: from circular trails to a 20.5-kilometre hike and a via ferrata with seasonal access restrictions.

Toys, video game history, and a historic monument

The Moirans-en-Montagne tourist office is located inside the Musée du Jouet. As office locations can change over time, check the latest location details before visiting.

The Musée du Jouet presents a collection of 2,000 games and toys from countries around the world and from different eras. Its themes therefore extend beyond any one period or place of origin. The museum also includes “Game Story,” a section devoted to the history of video games. If you are particularly interested in digital games, Game Story provides a clearly defined focus; the collection also encompasses games and toys from many countries and eras.

The museum offers activities, events, and performances for all age groups throughout the year. The program may vary depending on the holiday period. If you want to include a specific event in your travel plans, check the relevant dates in advance.

Another historical point of interest is the Church of Saint-Nicolas, which is listed as a historic monument dating from the 15th century. It offers a different cultural perspective from the collection and the section on video game history: here, the focus is on a building with a historical designation.

Distinguishing between circular trails and hikes

The family-friendly, playful circular trails are called “Les 7 Contes en balades.” Compared with a long hike rated difficult, they offer a different kind of activity: a playful circular route on the one hand, and a specific, challenging long-distance route on the other. This allows you to choose between different activity levels from the outset.

La voie Romaine depuis Moirans is 20.5 kilometres long and rated difficult. It crosses the Plateau du Sapey and follows an old Roman road. The historic route is therefore a specific feature of the trail, while the Plateau du Sapey provides its named landscape setting. Bear the stated distance and difficulty in mind when planning the hike as part of your day.

Via ferrata du Regardoir: route and access

The Via ferrata du Regardoir is 350 metres long and includes a 90-metre footbridge, two ladders, and a suspension bridge. Depending on the route you choose, its rating ranges from AD to D. The rating therefore depends on which route you are considering; take this difference into account when making your choice.

There is also an important access restriction to bear in mind when planning: access to the via ferrata is prohibited from February 15 to June 15 because the cliff is subject to a biotope protection order to protect the peregrine falcon. Check the latest access information before travelling.

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