Linking Savoie to Drôme, the V63 cycle route crosses the incredible landscape of walnut orchards in the heart of the Grenoble walnut production area.It is thanks to the Isère river, bordered by the cycle route that the walnut trees have found their favorite land. Well irrigated soils and a valley protected from cold winds by the sumptuous foothills of the Vercors, the terroir here is conducive to this culture which has become emblematic in Dauphiné.Of all the landscapes of Isère, the land of walnuts is undoubtedly the one where agriculture has left the strongest mark. With its thousands of walnut trees planted according to a rigorous framework and the presence of many walnut dryers, the valley reveals a specialized landscape of great consistency.But it is above all thanks to the know-how of the producers that the Noix de Grenoble obtained its letters of nobility and a controlled designation of origin in 1938. It is to this beautiful and long history that the Grand Séchoir is dedicated. , the Walnut Country House. Located in Vinay in Isère, less than 300 meters from the cycle route, the museum created in a former walnut dryer is a privileged stopover to discover the history of the men who made the reputation of the Grenoble walnut. Varied collections and a modern museography depict the tales and legends of walnuts, the know-how of nut farmers from yesterday to today, the traditional uses of walnuts and walnuts or even the heritage of walnut dryers.To extend the visit to the museum and explore the country of walnuts, the mobile application "Le Grand Séchoir hors les murs" guides you on foot, by bike or by car to discover a selection of remarkable walnut groves near the V63 cycle route. or beautiful nut dryers, exceptional views of the landscapes shaped by nuciculture, but also the good addresses of producers and craftsmen who value the nut.Activate geolocation on your phone. View points of interest near you on the map. Select your means of transport and let yourself be guided to the remarkable point. Compose your itinerary and discover all the secrets of an extraordinary fruit.
Le Grand Séchoir hors les murs
